2025 ICD-10-CM code S70.02XS

Sequela of a contusion of the left hip.

Use additional codes to specify any retained foreign bodies (Z18.-) and to identify the cause of the injury (Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity).If the initial encounter is coded with an external cause code, the use of an additional external cause code for a subsequent encounter is not required.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of persistent symptoms related to a previous left hip contusion that impact the patient’s functional abilities or quality of life, warranting ongoing medical care.

Diagnosis is based on patient history and physical examination, potentially supported by imaging. Treatment may involve analgesics, ice, and other modalities as determined by the provider.

IMPORTANT Consider S70.02XA (initial encounter), S70.02XD (subsequent encounter) depending on the encounter.

In simple words: This code is for a bruise on the left hip that happened some time ago, and the person is still dealing with the lingering effects, like pain or swelling.

This code classifies the late effects (sequela) of a contusion (bruise) to the left hip.A contusion is an injury without a break in the skin, involving a collection of blood under the skin.This code is used when the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects, such as pain, swelling, or discoloration.

Example 1: A patient presents 3 months post-fall with persistent left hip pain and mild swelling, despite initial healing. S70.02XS is assigned., A patient, following a motor vehicle accident, has a healed contusion to the left hip, but continues to report pain and limited range of motion. S70.02XS is used to reflect the sequela., A patient experiences a sports-related injury, resulting in a left hip contusion.While the acute injury has resolved, the patient still has persistent discomfort and residual discoloration. S70.02XS is appropriate.

Documentation should include a detailed history of the injury, physical examination findings (including location, size, and duration of symptoms), imaging reports if performed, and the treatment plan.

** Excludes birth trauma (P10-P15) and obstetric trauma (O70-O71).Also excludes burns and corrosions (T20-T32), frostbite (T33-T34), snake bite (T63.0-), and venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-).

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
  • Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Other Place of Service
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