Posterior subluxation of right hip, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the right hip joint where the femoral head has shifted backward relative to the acetabulum, occurring during a follow-up visit or treatment phase. It indicates that the initial injury has already been addressed, and the patient is now receiving ongoing care for this specific condition.

This code is appropriate for encounters following the initial treatment of a posterior subluxation of the right hip, such as during physical therapy, follow-up appointments to monitor healing, or during subsequent surgical interventions for the same injury. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury.

• Ensure the encounter is not the initial treatment for the subluxation; otherwise, an initial encounter code is more appropriate.
• Verify laterality (right hip) and the specific type of displacement (posterior subluxation).
• Always sequence this code after any acute injury codes if the patient is still being treated for other related injuries from the same incident.