Patient presents with left hip pain following a fall.  Onset of pain was immediate post-fall.  Patient reports inability to bear weight on the left leg.  Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation over the left hip, limited range of motion, and ecchymosis.  Neurovascular assessment of the left lower extremity is within normal limits.  Radiographic imaging of the left hip confirms a fracture.  Diagnosis: Left hip fracture due to fall.  Differential diagnoses included hip contusion, labral tear, and osteoarthritis.  Treatment plan includes pain management with analgesics, orthopedic consultation for surgical intervention versus conservative management, and physical therapy for rehabilitation.  ICD-10 code S72.10XA assigned for unspecified fracture of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture.  This diagnosis is consistent with common symptoms of a hip fracture including pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking.  The patient's history of fall is a significant risk factor for hip fracture.  Patient education provided on fall prevention strategies. Follow-up scheduled with orthopedics and physical therapy.  Prognosis dependent on fracture type and patient's overall health status.