2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S73Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S70-S79›S73

ICD-10-CM S73
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S73 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S73.001A, S73.001D, S73.001S, and S73.002A.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S73
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
Short Description
Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
S70-S79
Injuries to the hip and thigh

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS70-S79Injuries to the hip and thigh
CategoryS73Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
This CodeS73Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip

Specific Coding for Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hipOverview

Non-specific codes like S73 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S73.0 for Subluxation and dislocation of hip

  • S73.00 for Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of hip

  • S73.01 for Posterior subluxation and dislocation of hip

  • S73.02 for Obturator subluxation and dislocation of hip

  • S73.03 for Other anterior subluxation and dislocation of hip

  • S73.04 for Central subluxation and dislocation of hip

  • S73.1 for Sprain of hip

  • S73.10 for Unspecified sprain of hip

  • S73.11 for Iliofemoral ligament sprain of hip

  • S73.12 for Ischiocapsular (ligament) sprain of hip

  • S73.19 for Other sprain of hip

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip (S73). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S73: its own notes plus those printed at block S70-S79 and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

  • 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

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On S73 itself
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-)
From Block S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh applies to 3,546 codes
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

  • any associated open wound

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S73
Values for category S73 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S73, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S73: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S33 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis
    dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S73Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip?

S73 is the ICD-10-CM category for dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is S73 (Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip need a more specific code from this category, such as S73.001A, S73.001D, and S73.001S.