Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip

This code signifies degenerative joint disease affecting the right hip, specifically arising as a sequela of a prior traumatic injury. It indicates that only the right hip is affected by this post-traumatic arthropathy.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right hip. Supporting documentation should include a history of trauma to the right hip region and radiographic evidence consistent with osteoarthritis.

• Ensure documentation specifies "post-traumatic" to differentiate from primary or secondary osteoarthritis.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the right hip.
• Do not use for bilateral involvement or if the cause is not explicitly linked to trauma.