Broken internal right hip prosthesis, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the internal components of a right hip prosthetic joint, occurring as a long-term complication or late effect. It indicates that the patient has previously undergone a right hip replacement and is now experiencing a break within the implanted device itself.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a fracture of an internal right hip prosthesis, and the encounter is for treatment of this specific sequela. This would include situations where the patient presents for revision surgery due to the broken implant, or for evaluation and management of symptoms directly attributable to the fractured prosthesis.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right" hip and "internal" prosthesis to accurately assign this code.
• This code is for the sequela (S) encounter, meaning it's for the long-term effects or complications, not the initial injury or acute phase.
• Always code the underlying reason for the original hip replacement if known and relevant to the current encounter.