Find information on Left Hip Avascular Necrosis including diagnosis codes, clinical documentation requirements, and healthcare resources. Learn about ICD-10 codes for avascular necrosis of the left femoral head, treatment options, and medical coding guidelines for accurate reporting. Explore resources for healthcare professionals related to left hip osteonecrosis, bone infarction, and stages of AVN. This page provides essential details for physicians, coders, and healthcare providers managing left hip avascular necrosis.
Also known as
Avascular necrosis of bone
Bone tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
Other osteopathies
Bone diseases not classified elsewhere, including osteonecrosis.
Arthropathies
Joint diseases potentially related to avascular necrosis complications.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the avascular necrosis traumatic?
Yes
Site specified?
No
Due to underlying condition?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Left Hip AVN |
| Right Hip AVN |
| Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head |
Missing or incorrect laterality (left hip) can lead to claim denials or inaccurate reimbursement. ICD-10-CM requires specific laterality coding.
Coding AVN requires specifying the cause, if known (e.g., traumatic, steroid-induced). Lack of specificity impacts data quality and reimbursement.
Vague or insufficient documentation makes accurate coding difficult. Clear clinical documentation supporting AVN is crucial for compliant coding.
Patient presents with complaints of left hip pain, consistent with a clinical picture of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head. The onset of pain was [gradual/acute], initially described as [aching/sharp/throbbing] and located in the [groin/buttock/thigh/anterior hip/posterior hip], with possible radiation to the [knee/lower back]. Pain is [aggravated/alleviated] by [weight-bearing/rest/activity/specific movements - specify]. The patient reports [limited range of motion/stiffness/clicking/catching] in the left hip. Physical examination reveals [positive/negative] Trendelenburg sign, [restricted/normal] internal and external rotation, abduction, and flexion of the left hip. Palpation elicits tenderness over the [anterior/lateral/posterior] aspect of the left hip joint. The patient denies any history of [trauma/steroid use/alcohol abuse/sickle cell disease/lupus/other relevant conditions]. Radiographic imaging (X-ray, MRI, bone scan) of the left hip was ordered to evaluate for osteonecrosis, femoral head collapse, and joint space narrowing. Differential diagnoses include osteoarthritis, labral tear, femoral neck stress fracture, and trochanteric bursitis. Preliminary diagnosis of left hip avascular necrosis is suspected. Treatment plan includes [conservative management with pain medication NSAIDs, activity modification, physical therapy] andor [surgical intervention such as core decompression, osteotomy, total hip arthroplasty (THA)] depending on disease stage and patient's functional status. Follow-up appointment scheduled to review imaging results and discuss further management options. ICD-10 code M91.12 assigned.