ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S73
Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S73
- avulsion of joint or ligament of hip
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of hip
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of hip
strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-)
dislocation and subluxation of hip prosthesis (T84.020, T84.021)
- Dislocation of hip NOS
- Subluxation of hip NOS
any associated open wound
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S73):
About ICD-10-CM Code S73 (Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip)
ICD-10-CM code S73 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S73 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S73 - Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip.