Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a tear or cut through the muscle, fascia, and/or tendon structures around the hip, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the current encounter is for a complication or late effect directly resulting from that original laceration.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term consequence or residual problem stemming from a previously sustained laceration to the hip's soft tissues (muscle, fascia, or tendon), and the documentation does not specify which hip was affected. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or weakness directly attributable to the old injury.

• Always sequence this "S" (sequela) code after the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past laceration of the hip's muscle, fascia, or tendon.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right hip) is known; instead, use the more specific S76.021S or S76.022S.