Unspecified injury of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury to the hip where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain, strain) and the exact side (left or right) are not documented. The "D" extender indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for care after the initial treatment of the injury, such as during follow-up visits or rehabilitation.

This code is appropriate when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a hip injury, but the medical record lacks the specificity to identify the exact type of injury or the affected side. It should be used for encounters following the initial treatment phase, such as during physical therapy or follow-up appointments.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation is available regarding the hip injury type or laterality.
• Always query the provider for more detailed information if the documentation is ambiguous.
• Ensure the "D" extender is appropriate for the encounter type, indicating subsequent care.