Other anterior dislocation of right hip, initial encounter

This code signifies an anterior dislocation of the right hip joint, excluding traumatic subluxation or fracture-dislocation. In this injury, the head of the femur is displaced forward and typically upward from the acetabulum. This is considered the initial presentation of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a confirmed anterior dislocation of the right hip, without an associated fracture or subluxation. This includes cases where the dislocation is reduced during this initial encounter. It is appropriate for dislocations resulting from trauma or other non-pathological causes.

• Ensure documentation specifies "anterior" dislocation and "right" hip.
• Verify this is the "initial encounter" for the injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.
• Do not use this code if there is an associated fracture of the hip or if the dislocation is described as a subluxation.