Obturator dislocation of unspecified hip, sequela

This code signifies a past obturator dislocation of an unspecified hip joint, indicating that the patient is currently experiencing a residual effect or complication from that previous injury. The obturator type refers to an anterior and inferior displacement of the femoral head. The "sequela" designation means the original acute injury has healed, but its long-term consequences are now being addressed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes in the hip joint that are directly attributable to a prior obturator dislocation. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or when treating long-term complications after the initial acute dislocation has been resolved.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current hip issue to a past obturator dislocation, not an acute event.
• Verify laterality (left or right) if specified in the medical record; use the unspecified hip code only when laterality is truly undocumented.