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DiagnosesLeft Hip Strain

Left Hip Strain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Strain(S76.012A, S76.012D, S76.012S)

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

Diagnosis Overview

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

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Localized pain in the left hip, especially during movement or weight-bearing activities
  • Swelling or bruising around the hip area
  • Limited range of motion in the left hip joint

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including mechanism of injury and symptom duration
  • Physical examination findings detailing pain location and severity
  • Imaging results if applicable (e.g., X-rays, MRI) to rule out fractures

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines: Use specific codes for left hip strain based on the encounter type.
  • Common errors: Failing to specify the encounter type or not documenting the mechanism of injury.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Fractures of the hip or pelvis
  • Other hip conditions such as bursitis or arthritis

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
S73.191A
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter
Ancillary Codes
M25.552
Differential Codes
S73.192A

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Orthopedics

Specialty Applications

  • Athletes, elderly patients, and individuals with physically demanding jobs
  • Orthopedic clinics, urgent care facilities, and emergency departments

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

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, physical exam findings, and any imaging results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD-10 code is used and document the initial encounter for accurate billing.