Crushing injury of unspecified hip, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a crushing injury to an unspecified hip. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly attributable to that injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or nerve damage in the hip that are a direct consequence of a past crushing injury. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Avoid using this code for acute crushing injuries; those would require an initial or subsequent encounter seventh character.