S79.91 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S79.911 Unspecified injury of right hip
- S79.911A Unspecified injury of right hip, initial encounter
- S79.911D Unspecified injury of right hip, subsequent encounter
- S79.911S Unspecified injury of right hip, sequela
- S79.912 Unspecified injury of left hip
- S79.912A Unspecified injury of left hip, initial encounter
- S79.912D Unspecified injury of left hip, subsequent encounter
- S79.912S Unspecified injury of left hip, sequela
- S79.919 Unspecified injury of unspecified hip
- S79.919A Unspecified injury of unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S79.919D Unspecified injury of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S79.919S Unspecified injury of unspecified hip, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S79.91 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
- S79 Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
- S79.0 Physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.1 Physeal fracture of lower end of femur
- S79.8 Other specified injuries of hip and thigh
- S79.9 Unspecified injury of hip and thigh
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S79.91 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S79.91 ICD 10 code
Your hip is the joint where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). There are two main parts: a ball at the end of the femur, which fits in a socket in the pelvis. Your hip is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This is because you have a ball at the end of your femur, and it fits into a socket in your pelvis. This makes your hips very stable and allows for a wide range of motion. When they are healthy, it takes great force to hurt them. However, playing sports, running, overuse, or falling can sometimes lead to hip injuries such as:
- Strains
- Bursitis
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
Certain diseases also lead to hip injuries or problems. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited motion. Osteoporosis of the hip causes weak bones that break easily. Both of these are common in older people.
Another problem is hip dysplasia, where the ball at the end of the femur is loose in the hip socket. It can cause hip dislocation. Babies who have hip dysplasia are usually born with it, but sometimes they develop it later.
Treatment for hip disorders may include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.
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