Pathological dislocation of right hand, NEC

This code signifies a non-traumatic displacement of the bones forming a joint in the right hand, occurring due to an underlying disease process rather than an external force. This dislocation is not attributable to congenital malformation, old injury, or prosthetic/implant complications.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pathological dislocation of the right hand. This typically arises from conditions like inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), infections, or tumors affecting joint integrity. Ensure the medical record explicitly rules out traumatic causes.

• Differentiate from traumatic dislocations (S63.0- series) and recurrent dislocations (M24.4- series).
• Always code the underlying disease causing the pathological dislocation first.
• Specify laterality (right hand) as documented; do not assume.