S73.042D — Central subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter
Is S73.042D billable?
Yes — S73.042D is billable for FY2027. S73.042D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S73.042D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S73.042D at a glance
| Code | S73.042D |
|---|---|
| Description | Central subluxation of left hip, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S73.042D?
In S73.042D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S73.042D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S73.042D group to?
S73.042D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S73.042D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S73.04, the nearest indexed parent of S73.042D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › hip › central (articular)
- Subluxation › hip › central
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S73.042D to fully describe the condition. S73.042D 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 S73.042D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.042D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S73.042D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.042D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S73
The conditions below are not part of S73.042D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.042D 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 S73.042D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.042D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S73
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S73.042D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S73.042D existed?
S73.042D 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.