In simple words: This code refers to the long-term effects of a previous hip dislocation, where the exact hip (left or right) wasn't specified at the time of the initial injury.

Central dislocation of an unspecified hip, sequela. This code describes the late effects of a central dislocation of the hip joint, where the femoral head displaces through the acetabulum. The specific hip (left or right) is not identified. This condition represents a sequela, meaning it is a residual effect or complication that arises as a direct result of the previous injury.

Example 1: A patient experiences chronic pain and limited mobility years after suffering a central hip dislocation. The original injury records do not specify which hip was affected., A patient develops avascular necrosis of the femoral head as a long-term complication of a past central hip dislocation. The affected side is not documented in the initial injury report., A patient presents with recurrent instability in the hip joint following a central dislocation years prior. The initial injury records lack laterality information.

Documentation should support the presence of long-term effects directly related to the original hip dislocation. Imaging studies, physical exam findings, and patient history should corroborate the ongoing sequelae. Documentation of the initial injury is also necessary, even if laterality is missing.