Contusion of right hip, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to the right hip that is a residual effect or late complication of an initial injury. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment or evaluation of a problem directly resulting from a previous right hip contusion, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, or discoloration in the right hip that are directly attributable to a prior contusion. This applies when the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still being addressed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous right hip contusion.
• Do not use this code for the initial, acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute contusion code.
• Verify the "S" seventh character for sequela, indicating a late effect.