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Q65.6

Billable

Congenital unstable hip

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect where the hip joint is abnormally loose and unstable, making it prone to dislocation.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates instability rather than actual dislocation
  • •Document whether this is unilateral or bilateral for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└Q65Congenital deformities of hip└Q65.6Congenital unstable hip
└Q65.6Congenital unstable hip

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