ICD Code S79.912A

ICD code S79.912A is an unspecified injury of the left hip, initial encounter.

1. Patient presents with an injury involving the left hip.

2. The specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, dislocation, contusion, sprain) cannot be determined or is not documented.

3. The injury is not attributable to a specific, defined diagnosis or injury type.

4. The encounter is the patient’s initial visit for evaluation and treatment of this injury.

5. Laterality is specified as the left hip.

6. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, reduced range of motion, or difficulty bearing weight on the left hip.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code S79.912A include:

- 27130 (Total hip arthroplasty)

- 27134 (Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both acetabular and femoral components)

- 27138 (Revision of total hip arthroplasty; femoral component only)

- 27235 (Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck)

- 27236 (Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement)

- 99221-99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99281-99285 (Emergency department visit, new or established patient)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and treatment rendered for S79.912A.

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