Obturator dislocation of left hip, initial encounter

This code signifies a dislocation of the left hip joint where the femoral head is displaced inferiorly and anteriorly, often into the obturator foramen. This type of dislocation is relatively uncommon and typically results from significant trauma.

Apply this code for the initial treatment encounter of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed obturator dislocation of the left hip. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, and inpatient admissions for reduction.

• Ensure documentation specifies "obturator" or "inferior and anterior" dislocation of the hip.
• Confirm the laterality is explicitly "left."
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.