Posterior dislocation of left hip, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior posterior dislocation of the left hip. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience ongoing issues directly attributable to that past event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent problems in the left hip that are a direct consequence of a previously treated posterior dislocation. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects, not the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past posterior left hip dislocation.
• Do not use for acute or subacute dislocations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.