Iliofemoral ligament sprain of left hip, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a past iliofemoral ligament sprain in the patient's left hip. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting effects such as chronic pain, instability, or limited range of motion attributable to the original sprain.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms directly related to a previously sustained iliofemoral ligament sprain of the left hip. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the injury has passed, but the patient requires continued management for the long-term consequences.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the historical left iliofemoral ligament sprain.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute sprains; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.