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DiagnosesRight Hip Labral Tear

Right Hip Labral Tear

ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Labral Tear(S73.191A, M24.151)

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

Diagnosis Overview

What is Right Hip Labral Tear?
Essential facts and insights about Right Hip Labral Tear

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Pain in the groin or outer hip area
  • Clicking or locking sensation in the hip joint
  • Limited range of motion in the hip

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset and duration of symptoms
  • Results of imaging studies (MRI, CT)
  • Physical examination findings such as tenderness and range of motion

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure to differentiate between acute and chronic labral tears.
  • Common errors include using incorrect laterality or omitting specific details.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Osteoarthritis of the hip
  • Fractures or dislocations of the hip joint

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
M25.851
Other specified joint disorders, right hip
S73.191A
Other tear of labrum of right hip, initial encounter
Ancillary Codes
M25.551
Differential Codes
M24.151
S73.191A

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Orthopedics

Specialty Applications

  • Athletes and active individuals
  • Orthopedic clinics and rehabilitation centers

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 imaging results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD-10 codes are used and document medical necessity.