Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified hip, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from a superficial injury to the hip, where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) and the exact hip (left or right) are not documented. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but a residual effect persists.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., scar tissue, chronic pain, altered sensation) directly attributable to a past, unspecified superficial injury of an unspecified hip. This code is appropriate when the original injury occurred in the past and the current encounter is for the management of its lasting effects.

• Always attempt to identify the specific type of superficial injury and the laterality of the hip if possible, as more specific codes exist.
• This code should be used as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous superficial hip injury.