Congenital partial dislocation of hip, bilateral

This code signifies a birth defect where both hip joints are not fully dislocated but are partially displaced from their normal position within the acetabulum. This condition is present at birth and affects both sides of the body. It represents a less severe form of congenital hip dysplasia compared to a complete dislocation.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states "congenital partial dislocation of hip, bilateral" or "bilateral congenital hip subluxation." This diagnosis is typically made in infancy or early childhood based on physical examination and imaging studies such as ultrasound or X-ray.

• Differentiate from complete congenital dislocation (Q65.0-Q65.2) or unilateral partial dislocation (Q65.3).
• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" to support this code; otherwise, a unilateral code may be more appropriate.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-morbidity.