Unspecified sprain of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a hip sprain where the specific ligament or muscle involved is not documented, nor is the exact location on the hip specified. The "D" seventh character signifies that the patient is currently receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase, following active treatment for the initial injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a hip sprain that was not precisely localized or specified at the time of diagnosis. This includes scenarios like cast changes, removal of external fixators, medication adjustments, or physical therapy during the recovery period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly supports a "subsequent encounter" for routine healing and recovery, not active treatment.
Prioritize more specific hip sprain codes (e.g., by ligament, laterality) if available in the medical record.
Verify that the sprain is truly unspecified; if laterality (left/right) is known, a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S73.109Unspecified sprain of unspecified hip

S73.109D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S73Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip S73.0Subluxation and dislocation of hip S73.00Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of hip S73.001Unspecified subluxation of right hip S73.001AUnspecified subluxation of right hip, initial encounter