Unspecified subluxation of right shoulder joint, init encntr

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the right shoulder joint where the specific type or direction of the subluxation is not documented. It indicates that the humeral head has moved out of its normal position within the glenoid fossa but remains in partial contact. This is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with symptoms of a right shoulder subluxation, and the medical record does not specify whether it is anterior, posterior, inferior, or another specific type. It is used when the provider has diagnosed a subluxation but further details are lacking at the time of the initial visit.

• Only use for the initial treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the type of subluxation (e.g., anterior, posterior); instead, select a more specific code.
• Ensure the laterality (right shoulder) is clearly documented to support the use of this code.