Wear of artic bearing surface of int prosth r hip jt, sqla

This code signifies the long-term consequences or late effects resulting from the wearing down of the smooth, articulating surface within a prosthetic right hip joint. This wear can lead to various issues such as pain, instability, or reduced range of motion, occurring after the initial healing phase of the joint replacement.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms or conditions directly attributable to the gradual degradation of the bearing surface of their right hip replacement. This typically applies to follow-up encounters for chronic issues related to the prosthetic wear, rather than acute post-operative complications.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the patient's current condition to the wear of the prosthetic right hip's articular bearing surface.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning it's for complications or conditions that are the late effects of the initial problem.
• Do not use for acute or immediate post-operative complications of the hip replacement itself.