Broken internal left hip prosthesis, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from a fracture of an internal prosthetic device in the left hip. It indicates that the initial breakage occurred in the past, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or requiring ongoing management related to that prior event.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care, chronic pain, functional limitations, or further surgical interventions directly attributable to a previously broken internal left hip prosthesis. This applies even if the prosthesis has since been revised or removed, as long as the current encounter addresses sequelae of the original fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior broken left hip prosthesis.
• Distinguish from acute fractures of a prosthetic joint, which would use different codes.