Central dislocation of left hip, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a central dislocation of the left hip joint, meaning the femoral head has been driven through the acetabulum into the pelvic cavity. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or complications related to a previously diagnosed and initially treated central dislocation of their left hip. This includes visits for physical therapy, follow-up imaging, or evaluation of healing progress.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" hip and "central" dislocation.
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.
Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; a different seventh character would be required for that scenario.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S73.045Central dislocation of left hip

S73.045D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S73Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip S73.0Subluxation and dislocation of hip S73.00Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of hip S73.001Unspecified subluxation of right hip S73.001AUnspecified subluxation of right hip, initial encounter