Obturator dislocation of left hip, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior obturator dislocation of the left hip. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute or current dislocation.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent problems in the left hip, where the medical record clearly links these issues to a previously treated obturator dislocation. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the current condition is a late effect of the initial injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the connection between the current symptoms and the historical obturator dislocation.