S73
Non-Billable

Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip?

ICD-10-CM S73 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S73

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S73. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S73 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS73 — Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
Sub-Codes (2)
Sub-Codes 2 entries
S73.0Subluxation and dislocation of hipNon-BillableS73.00Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of hipNon-BillableS73.001Unspecified subluxation of right hipBillableS73.002Unspecified subluxation of left hipBillableS73.003Unspecified subluxation of unspecified hipBillableS73.004Unspecified dislocation of right hipBillableS73.005Unspecified dislocation of left hipBillableS73.006Unspecified dislocation of unspecified hipBillableS73.01Posterior subluxation and dislocation of hipNon-BillableS73.011Posterior subluxation of right hipBillableS73.012Posterior subluxation of left hipBillableS73.013Posterior subluxation of unspecified hipBillableS73.014Posterior dislocation of right hipBillableS73.015Posterior dislocation of left hipBillableS73.016Posterior dislocation of unspecified hipBillableS73.02Obturator subluxation and dislocation of hipNon-BillableS73.021Obturator subluxation of right hipBillableS73.022Obturator subluxation of left hipBillableS73.023Obturator subluxation of unspecified hipBillableS73.024Obturator dislocation of right hipBillableS73.025Obturator dislocation of left hipBillableS73.026Obturator dislocation of unspecified hipBillableS73.03Other anterior subluxation and dislocation of hipNon-BillableS73.031Other anterior subluxation of right hipBillableS73.032Other anterior subluxation of left hipBillableS73.033Other anterior subluxation of unspecified hipBillableS73.034Other anterior dislocation of right hipBillableS73.035Other anterior dislocation of left hipBillableS73.036Other anterior dislocation of unspecified hipBillableS73.04Central subluxation and dislocation of hipNon-BillableS73.041Central subluxation of right hipBillableS73.042Central subluxation of left hipBillableS73.043Central subluxation of unspecified hipBillableS73.044Central dislocation of right hipBillableS73.045Central dislocation of left hipBillableS73.046Central dislocation of unspecified hipBillableS73.1Sprain of hipNon-BillableS73.10Unspecified sprain of hipNon-BillableS73.101Unspecified sprain of right hipBillableS73.102Unspecified sprain of left hipBillableS73.109Unspecified sprain of unspecified hipBillableS73.11Iliofemoral ligament sprain of hipNon-BillableS73.111Iliofemoral ligament sprain of right hipBillableS73.112Iliofemoral ligament sprain of left hipBillableS73.119Iliofemoral ligament sprain of unspecified hipBillableS73.12Ischiocapsular (ligament) sprain of hipNon-BillableS73.121Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hipBillableS73.122Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of left hipBillableS73.129Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of unspecified hipBillableS73.19Other sprain of hipNon-BillableS73.191Other sprain of right hipBillableS73.192Other sprain of left hipBillableS73.199Other sprain of unspecified hipBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S73 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S73 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S73 mean?

S73 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S73 in?

S73 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S73?

S73 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S73.0, S73.1.

When should I use S73?

Use S73 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip is S73.

Can S73 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S73 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S73 in?

S73 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S73 valid for 2026?

Yes, S73 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S73
Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S70-S79 — Injuries to the hip and thigh
2026 ICD-10-CM