Dislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect stemming from a prior dislocation of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously treated L3/L4 lumbar dislocation. This is appropriate for chronic pain, instability, nerve damage, or other persistent issues that are sequelae of the original injury, rather than the acute dislocation itself.

• Always use this code with an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, radiculopathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior L3/L4 dislocation.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute dislocation; use the appropriate acute dislocation code instead.