Central dislocation of right hip, initial encounter

This code signifies a central dislocation of the right hip, meaning the femoral head has been driven medially into the acetabulum. This type of injury often involves a fracture of the acetabulum and can be associated with high-energy trauma.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed central dislocation of their right hip. This includes the first encounter for evaluation, management, and any definitive treatment such as reduction or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "central" dislocation and laterality (right hip).
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for associated acetabular fractures, which would be coded separately.