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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Injury

S72.002A
S73.135A
S70.02XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left hip injury includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Hip Trauma
Left Hip Fracture
Left Hip Dislocation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Injury

Use ICD-10 code S72.002A for unspecified closed fracture of left femoral neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified closed fracture of left femoral neck

Billable Code
S72.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirms fracture without specific type

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of left femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies closed vs. open fracture to avoid unspecified coding.

Subluxation of left hip, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S73.135A
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing partial dislocation
  • • Negative fracture findings

Applicable To

  • • Partial dislocation of left hip

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms subluxation without fracture.

Contusion of left hip, initial encounter

Billable Code
S70.02XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented ecchymosis
  • • Negative imaging for fracture

Applicable To

  • • Bruise of left hip

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no fracture is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19.XXXA

Fall from same level

Use with traumatic injuries to specify the cause of the fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left hip injury?

The ICD-10 code for a left hip injury varies based on the specific type, such as S72.002A for an unspecified closed fracture of the left femoral neck.

How do you code a left hip fracture?

Code a left hip fracture using specific ICD-10 codes like S72.002A for unspecified closed fractures, ensuring documentation supports the code choice.

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