Pathological dislocation of left foot, NEC

This code signifies a dislocation of the left foot that is not caused by trauma, but rather by an underlying disease process or condition. This non-traumatic displacement of the foot bones from their normal articulation is considered pathological.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pathological dislocation of the left foot, such as dislocations due to inflammatory arthritis, neuropathic arthropathy (e.g., Charcot foot), or bone tumors. The physician's notes must explicitly rule out a traumatic origin for the dislocation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological" and not "traumatic" dislocation.
• Always code the underlying disease causing the pathological dislocation first.
• Verify laterality (left foot) is clearly documented; separate codes exist for right and unspecified foot.