Dislocation of internal left hip prosthesis, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication involving the displacement of an artificial hip joint in the left leg. It indicates that the dislocation is a residual effect or late consequence of a previous injury or surgical procedure.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a dislocated left hip prosthesis, and the encounter is for the treatment of this chronic or late-occurring issue. This is appropriate for follow-up care related to the dislocation, after the initial acute treatment has concluded.

• Requires an additional code to specify the underlying cause of the initial dislocation, if known and relevant to the current encounter.
• Distinguish from acute dislocations (T84.021A) or subsequent encounters for active treatment (T84.021D).
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "sequela" nature of the dislocation, indicating it's a late effect.