S73 — Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
Part of Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes , block Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79) .
Official Notes
Includes
avulsion of joint or ligament of hip
Includes
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of hip
Includes
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of hip
Includes
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of hip
Includes
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of hip
Includes
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of hip
Includes
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of hip
Code Also
any associated open wound
Excludes2
strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh ( S76 .-)
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite S73.
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