What does ICD-10 code Q65.31 mean?

ICD-10 code Q65.31 is the standardized code used for congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code Q65.31 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code Q65.31 when recording congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code Q65.31 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

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ICD-10 Code Q65.31: Congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral

Name: ICD-10 Code Q65.31: Congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:29:51.740Z

Q65.31 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter

17Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0)

block

Q65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Orthopedic Specialist

Sibling codes

Q65.30Congenital partial dislocation of unspecified hip, unilateralbillable Q65.32Congenital partial dislocation of left hip, unilateralbillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Congenital partial dislocation of right hip, unilateral

Frequently asked questions

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