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DiagnosesLeft Hip Dislocation

Left Hip Dislocation

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Dislocation(S73.005A, S73.015A, M24.351)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYEmergency Medicine
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Left Hip Dislocation?
Essential facts and insights about Left Hip Dislocation

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Severe pain in the hip region
  • Inability to move the affected leg
  • Visible deformity of the hip
  • X-ray showing dislocation of the femoral head

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including mechanism of injury
  • Detailed physical examination findings
  • Imaging results and interpretations
  • Treatment provided and follow-up plans

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Use S73.001 for unspecified dislocation; S73.002 for anterior; S73.003 for posterior.
  • Common errors include using the wrong dislocation type or omitting associated injuries.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Fractures associated with dislocation
  • Other hip conditions such as hip fractures or arthritis

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
S73.001
Unspecified dislocation of left hip
S73.002
Anterior dislocation of left hip
S73.003
Posterior dislocation of left hip
Ancillary Codes
Z04.8
V43.5XXA
Q65.2
Differential Codes
S73.015A
S73.005A

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Emergency Medicine

Specialty Applications

  • Trauma patients, particularly those involved in high-impact sports or accidents
  • Emergency departments and urgent care settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document the mechanism of injury, physical exam findings, and imaging results.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on the type of dislocation and associated injuries.