Posterior subluxation of right hip, initial encounter

This diagnosis code indicates an incomplete dislocation of the right hip joint where the femoral head has shifted backward but remains partially in contact with the acetabulum. This condition typically results from trauma, causing instability and pain in the hip.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed posterior subluxation of the right hip. This is appropriate for the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury. It should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the subluxation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "posterior" and "right hip" to support this code.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Do not use for recurrent subluxations or follow-up care after the initial treatment phase.