2025 ICD-10-CM code S70.02XD

Contusion of the left hip, subsequent encounter.

Refer to the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for detailed instructions on the appropriate use of this code and the selection of additional codes. Note that if the external cause of the injury is known, a secondary code from Chapter 20 should be used.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the visit (e.g., different place of service, different provider). Consult the appropriate payer guidelines for specific modifier rules.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of ongoing symptoms or complications related to the left hip contusion requiring further evaluation and management after the initial treatment. The documentation should support the need for a subsequent encounter.

The clinical responsibility involves evaluating the patient's symptoms related to the hip contusion, assessing the healing process, managing pain, and providing appropriate treatment (e.g., analgesics, ice, physical therapy). Diagnostic imaging may be used to rule out fractures or other complications.

IMPORTANT Related codes might include initial encounter codes (S70.02XA) or sequela codes (S70.02XS) depending on the clinical context.Additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) may be necessary to specify the cause of injury.If a foreign body remains, code Z18.- should also be used.

In simple words: This code is for a follow-up visit for a bruise on the left hip.The patient already had treatment for the bruise and is now coming back for more care.

This code signifies a contusion (bruise) of the left hip area, specifically for a subsequent encounter after the initial injury.It indicates that the patient has already received initial treatment for the contusion and is now being seen for follow-up care or management of ongoing symptoms.

Example 1: A patient presents for a follow-up visit after an initial encounter for a left hip contusion sustained during a fall.The patient continues to experience pain and some bruising., A patient, initially treated in the emergency department for a left hip contusion from a motor vehicle accident, returns for a follow-up appointment to assess the healing progress and manage persistent pain and swelling., A patient with a previously diagnosed left hip contusion is seen for an evaluation of increased pain and limited range of motion, warranting a follow-up visit.

Documentation should include a detailed history of the initial injury, the date of the initial encounter, a description of the current symptoms, the physical examination findings (including assessment of pain, swelling, and range of motion), any imaging results, and the treatment plan.

** This code is for subsequent encounters only. The initial encounter should be coded with S70.02XA.Always ensure proper documentation to support the medical necessity of the visit.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
  • Specialties:Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
  • Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic, Urgent Care Facility
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