S73.046S — Central dislocation of unspecified hip, sequela
Is S73.046S billable?
Yes, but S73.046S is an unspecified code. S73.046S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S73.046S is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S73.046S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S73.046S at a glance
| Code | S73.046S |
|---|---|
| Description | Central dislocation of unspecified hip, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S73.046S?
In S73.046S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S73.046S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S73.046S group to?
S73.046S sits in MDC 08 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.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S73.046S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S73.04, the nearest indexed parent of S73.046S. 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 S73.046S to fully describe the condition. S73.046S 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 S73.046S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.046S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S73.046S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.046S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S73
The conditions below are not part of S73.046S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.046S 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 S73.046S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S73.046S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S73
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S73.046S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S73.046S existed?
S73.046S 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.