What is the ICD-10 code for a right hip dislocation?

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic posterior dislocation of the right hip is S73.014A. For congenital dislocations, use Q65.2.

How do you code a congenital right hip dislocation?

Congenital right hip dislocation is coded as Q65.2 in ICD-10, which covers developmental dysplasia of the hip.

ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Dislocation(S73.014A, M24.35, Q65.2)

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Explore the ICD-10 coding for right hip dislocation, including traumatic and congenital types. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Right Hip LuxationRight Hip Joint Dislocation

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Right Hip Dislocation

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S73.014A	Posterior dislocation of right hip, initial encounter	Use for initial encounter of traumatic posterior dislocation of the right hip.	X-ray or CT confirmation of posterior dislocation Clinical presentation of leg internally rotated and shortened
Q65.2	Congenital dislocation of hip, unilateral	Use for congenital cases diagnosed in infants or young children.	Positive Ortolani or Barlow test in neonates Imaging showing hip instability

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Posterior dislocation of right hip, initial encounter

S73.014ABillable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Obturator dislocation of right hip, initial encounterS73.024A

Posterior dislocation of right hip, initial encounterS73.014A

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Right Hip Dislocation.

Not specifying the encounter type with the 7th character

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate patient records, Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding rules, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always include the 7th character for encounter type, Review coding guidelines regularly

Using S73.014A for congenital dislocations

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data and statistics.

Mitigation

Use Q65.2 for congenital cases.

Incorrect use of encounter type

Impact

Failure to use the correct 7th character for encounter type can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Implement regular training on ICD-10 coding updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S73.014A.

Primary Code

S73.014A

Posterior dislocation of right hip, initial encounter

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ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Dislocation(S73.014A, M24.35, Q65.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right hip dislocation?

How do you code a congenital right hip dislocation?

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