S73.046 is the authoritative medical code for Central dislocation of unspecified hip. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for central dislocation of unspecified hip (ICD-10-CM S73.046), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Central dislocation of unspecified hip is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S73.046. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S73.046 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
Can S73.046 be billed directly?
No. S73.046 (Central dislocation of unspecified hip) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S73.046 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73.
Can S73.046 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S73.046 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 S73.046 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S73 — Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
- S73.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of hip
- S73.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of hip
- S73.001 — Unspecified subluxation of right hip
- S73.001A — Unspecified subluxation of right hip, initial encounter
- S73.001D — Unspecified subluxation of right hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.001S — Unspecified subluxation of right hip, sequela
- S73.002 — Unspecified subluxation of left hip
- S73.002A — Unspecified subluxation of left hip, initial encounter
- S73.002D — Unspecified subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S73 family