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S73.121

Non-billable

Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip

Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right 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

Parent Code

S73.12

Child Codes

3

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

Child Codes (3)

S73.121A

Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip, init encntr

BillableS73.121D

Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip, subs encntr

BillableS73.121S

Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip is S73.121. The full clinical description is "Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip". S73.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S73.121 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S73.121 represents "Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S73.121 a billable code?

No, S73.121 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S73.121.

What chapter is S73.121 in?

S73.121 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S73.121?

S73.121 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 S73.121?

S73.121 has 3 child codes, including: S73.121A (Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip, init encntr), S73.121D (Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip, subs encntr), S73.121S (Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S73.121?

Yes, when using S73.121 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S73.121?

S73.121 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859286. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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