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S73

Non-billable

Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip

Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S70-S79

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • 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

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • snake bite (T63.0-)
  • venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (2)

S73.0

Subluxation and dislocation of hip

S73.1

Sprain of hip

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S73?

ICD-10-CM code S73 represents "Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S73 a billable code?

No, S73 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S73.

What chapter is S73 in?

S73 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S73?

S73 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S73?

S73 has 2 child codes, including: S73.0 (Subluxation and dislocation of hip), S73.1 (Sprain of hip).

Are additional codes required with S73?

Yes, when using S73 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S73?

S73 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2859136, C4290365, C4290366, C4290367, C4290368, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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