Pathological dislocation of unsp hand, NEC

This code signifies a dislocation of a hand joint that occurs due to an underlying disease process, rather than trauma. It indicates that the specific hand (left or right) is not documented, and the cause is not classified elsewhere. This condition suggests joint instability or destruction from systemic or localized pathology.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pathological dislocation of the hand, but the laterality (left or right hand) is unspecified. This code is appropriate when the dislocation is not attributed to an acute injury and the underlying cause is not a congenital anomaly, obstetric condition, or other specific pathological dislocation classified elsewhere.

• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological" and not traumatic dislocation.
• Avoid using this code if laterality (left or right hand) is documented; instead, use M24.341 or M24.342.
• Always sequence an underlying disease code (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteomyelitis) first, if known, as the primary diagnosis.