S73.02 — Obturator subluxation and dislocation of hip
Is S73.02 billable?
No — S73.02 is a non-billable header code. S73.02 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath S73.02.
Billable codes under this header
- S73.021AObturator subluxation of right hip, initial encounter
- S73.021DObturator subluxation of right hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.021SObturator subluxation of right hip, sequela
- S73.022AObturator subluxation of left hip, initial encounter
- S73.022DObturator subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.022SObturator subluxation of left hip, sequela
- S73.023AObturator subluxation of unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S73.023DObturator subluxation of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.023SObturator subluxation of unspecified hip, sequela
- S73.024AObturator dislocation of right hip, initial encounter
- S73.024DObturator dislocation of right hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.024SObturator dislocation of right hip, sequela
- S73.025AObturator dislocation of left hip, initial encounter
- S73.025DObturator dislocation of left hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.025SObturator dislocation of left hip, sequela
- S73.026AObturator dislocation of unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S73.026DObturator dislocation of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S73.026SObturator dislocation of unspecified hip, sequela
S73.02 at a glance
| Code | S73.02 |
|---|---|
| Description | Obturator subluxation and dislocation of hip |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S73.02 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to S73.02. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Dislocation › hip › anterior › obturator (articular)
- Subluxation › hip › anterior › obturator
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S73.02 to fully describe the condition. S73.02 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S73.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S73.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S73
The conditions below are not part of S73.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S73.0
The conditions below are not part of S73.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S73
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S73.02 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S73.02? (6)
- S73.021Obturator subluxation of right hipnot billable
- S73.022Obturator subluxation of left hipnot billable
- S73.023Obturator subluxation of unspecified hipnot billable
- S73.024Obturator dislocation of right hipnot billable
- S73.025Obturator dislocation of left hipnot billable
- S73.026Obturator dislocation of unspecified hipnot billable
How long has S73.02 existed?
S73.02 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.