Find information on right hip fracture diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, and healthcare guidelines. This resource covers right hip fracture treatment, symptoms, and aftercare, providing essential information for physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals. Learn about right intertrochanteric fracture, right femoral neck fracture, and other specific right hip fracture types. Explore relevant documentation requirements and accurate coding for optimal reimbursement. Access resources for managing and documenting right hip fractures in a clinical setting.
Also known as
Fracture of femur
This range covers fractures of the thigh bone, including the hip.
Fracture of pelvis
Includes fractures of the pelvic ring which can be associated with hip injuries.
Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
Classifies hip fractures if caused by underlying osteoporosis.
Sequelae of fractures of lower limb
Covers long-term complications following a healed hip fracture.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the fracture traumatic?
Yes
Closed or open fracture?
No
Pathological fracture?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Right Hip Fracture |
| Right Femoral Neck Fracture |
| Right Intertrochanteric Fracture |
Coding right hip fracture without specifying laterality (right) can lead to claim rejections and inaccurate data reporting. Use appropriate laterality codes.
Lack of specific fracture type (e.g., displaced, open) impacts reimbursement and quality metrics. CDI should query for details to ensure complete coding.
Failing to distinguish traumatic fractures from pathologic fractures affects coding accuracy. Documentation should clarify the cause to support correct code assignment.
Patient presents with complaints of right hip pain following a fall. On examination, there is significant tenderness to palpation over the right greater trochanter and limited range of motion in the right hip due to pain. Patient reports an inability to bear weight on the affected extremity. Mechanism of injury is consistent with a right hip fracture. Differential diagnosis includes intertrochanteric fracture, femoral neck fracture, and subtrochanteric fracture. Preliminary diagnosis of right hip fracture is made based on clinical presentation and mechanism of injury. Imaging studies, including right hip x-ray and possibly CT scan or MRI, are ordered to confirm the diagnosis and classify the fracture. Treatment plan may include surgical intervention such as open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), hip replacement surgery, or conservative management depending on fracture type, displacement, and patient's overall health status. Pain management with analgesics will be initiated. Patient education provided regarding fall prevention strategies, postoperative care, and physical therapy. ICD-10 code S72 will be utilized pending imaging confirmation of fracture location and type. Appropriate CPT codes for evaluation and management, imaging studies, and potential surgical procedures will be documented and submitted for medical billing. Follow-up scheduled to review imaging results and discuss definitive treatment plan.