2025 ICD-10-CM code S73.044S

Sequela of central dislocation of the right hip.

Use a secondary code from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to indicate the cause of the initial injury, unless the circumstances are already included in the code. If a foreign body remains from the initial injury or subsequent treatment, use an additional code from category Z18.-.

Medical necessity for services related to the sequelae of a central hip dislocation must be supported by documentation that demonstrates the ongoing impact of the original injury on the patient's function and quality of life. This may include evidence of pain, limited mobility, instability, or other functional deficits directly attributable to the prior dislocation.

Diagnosis is typically made through physical examination, imaging studies (X-rays, MRI), and evaluation of the patient's history. Treatment can range from closed reduction and immobilization to surgical intervention (open reduction and internal fixation or hip arthroplasty) depending on the severity of the initial injury and the resulting sequelae.

In simple words: This code indicates a lasting health problem resulting from a previous injury where your right hip was dislocated through the socket.

This code describes the long-term consequences or residual effects resulting from a central dislocation of the right hip. A central dislocation is a type of hip injury where the head of the femur (thigh bone) is displaced medially through the acetabulum (hip socket), often resulting in an acetabular fracture.This code is used for encounters after the acute phase of the injury has resolved, and the patient is experiencing ongoing issues as a result of the original dislocation.

Example 1: A patient presents with chronic pain and limited range of motion in their right hip several months after a car accident that caused a central dislocation. The ongoing symptoms are a sequela of the initial injury, and S73.044S is used., A patient experiences avascular necrosis of the femoral head as a long-term complication of a central hip dislocation. S73.044S is used to code the ongoing condition, reflecting the sequela of the original trauma., A patient who suffered a central hip dislocation experiences persistent instability in the joint, requiring ongoing physical therapy and pain management. This chronic instability, a direct result of the prior dislocation, is coded with S73.044S.

Documentation should clearly establish the relationship between the current condition and the prior central dislocation of the right hip. Details of the original injury, subsequent treatment, and the specific sequelae being addressed should be included in the patient's medical record.

** This code is only for use when the patient is being seen for the long-term consequences of the dislocation, not during the initial or acute phase of treatment.Always ensure documentation supports the use of a sequela code.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Orthopedic surgery, physiatry, pain management
  • Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office,Physical therapy facilities, Rehabilitation facilities.
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