Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S73.022 is the diagnosis code for Obturator subluxation of left hip. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S73.022 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S73.022 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S73.022 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Obturator subluxation of left hip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S73.022 is S73.02 ("Obturator subluxation and dislocation of hip"). S73.022 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S73.022 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S73.022 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Obturator subluxation of left hip" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Obturator subluxation of left hip is S73.022.
Yes, S73.022 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S73.022 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S73.022 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.