S73.024 – Obturator dislocation of right hip
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S73.024(claims format:S73024)- Description
- Obturator dislocation of right hip
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Parent codes
- S73 › S73.0 › S73.02
Billable codes under S73.024
S73.024 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S73 – Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
- avulsion of joint or ligament of hip
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of hip
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of hip
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of hip
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-)
- any associated open wound
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73
S73.0 – Subluxation and dislocation of hip
Block S70-S79
Related codes in S73.02
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S73.024?
S73.024 is the ICD-10-CM code for obturator dislocation of right hip, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S73.024 a billable code?
No. S73.024 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S73.024 belong to?
It belongs to category S73 – Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.