2025 ICD-10-CM code Q65.01
Congenital dislocation of right hip, unilateral
Medical necessity for treatment is established by the presence of a confirmed diagnosis of congenital hip dislocation. Treatment aims to restore normal hip joint anatomy and function, prevent long-term complications such as osteoarthritis, and improve quality of life.
Diagnosis and management of this condition is typically overseen by orthopedists and/or pediatricians specializing in musculoskeletal disorders.
In simple words: A birth defect where the right hip joint is not formed correctly, causing the ball of the hip joint to be out of the socket.
Congenital dislocation of right hip, unilateral
Example 1: A newborn infant is examined and found to have a dislocated right hip during a routine check-up. The diagnosis is confirmed with imaging studies., An infant presents with asymmetry of the gluteal folds and limited abduction of the right hip. Imaging reveals a congenital dislocation., During a well-child visit, a pediatrician notices a discrepancy in leg length and a positive Ortolan's test, indicative of a congenitally dislocated right hip.
Documentation should include physical examination findings (e.g., Ortolani's test, Barlow's test, asymmetry of gluteal folds, limited hip abduction), imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, X-ray) confirming the diagnosis, and any associated conditions.
** This code is not to be used on the maternal record. Excludes2: inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88). Excludes1: clicking hip (R29.4).
- Specialties:Orthopedics, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital