Contusion of unspecified hip, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to an unspecified hip that is no longer in its acute phase, but rather represents a late effect or complication of the original injury. This could include residual pain, stiffness, or other long-term issues stemming from the initial contusion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of persistent symptoms directly attributable to a past hip contusion, where the specific side (left or right) of the hip was not documented at the time of the original injury. This is appropriate when the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current encounter to a past, unspecified hip contusion.
• Avoid using this code for acute contusions; instead, use the appropriate acute contusion code with the 7th character for initial or subsequent encounter.