S73.012D is the authoritative medical code for Posterior subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for posterior subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM S73.012D), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Posterior subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S73.012D. Includes: 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. Excludes2 (not included here): dislocation and subluxation of hip prosthesis (T84.020, T84.021); strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh S76.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. Code also: any associated open wound. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S73.012D in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes 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
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- dislocation and subluxation of hip prosthesis (T84.020, T84.021)
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh S76.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- snake bite T63.0-
- venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S73.012D require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73.
Can S73.012D be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S73.012D and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: dislocation and subluxation of hip prosthesis (T84.020, T84.021); strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S73.012D in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S73.011A — Posterior subluxation of right hip, initial encounter
- S73.011D — Posterior subluxation of right hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.011S — Posterior subluxation of right hip, sequela
- S73.012 — Posterior subluxation of left hip
- S73.012A — Posterior subluxation of left hip, initial encounter
- S73.012S — Posterior subluxation of left hip, sequela
- S73.013 — Posterior subluxation of unspecified hip
- S73.013A — Posterior subluxation of unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S73.013D — Posterior subluxation of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.013S — Posterior subluxation of unspecified hip, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S73 family