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Diagnostic Code 5054: Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
Musculoskeletal System · 38 CFR §4.71a · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Minor |
|---|---|
| For 4 months following implantation of prosthesis or resurfacing | 100% |
| Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: | |
| Following implantation of prosthesis with painful motion or weakness such as to require the use of crutches | 90% 1 |
| Markedly severe residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion following implantation of prosthesis | 70% |
| Moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion | 50% |
| Minimum evaluation, total replacement only | 30% |
| Note: At the conclusion of the 100 percent evaluation period, evaluate resurfacing under diagnostic codes 5250 through 5255; there is no minimum evaluation for resurfacing. | |
1 1 Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.71a, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.