Unspecified dislocation of right shoulder joint, subs encntr

This code signifies a shoulder dislocation on the right side where the specific type of dislocation (e.g., anterior, posterior) is not documented. It is used for encounters following the initial treatment of the injury, indicating ongoing care or follow-up.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions for a right shoulder dislocation when the precise anatomical direction of the dislocation was not specified in the initial diagnosis. It should be used after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always strive for a more specific code if the type of dislocation (e.g., anterior, posterior) is documented.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the dislocation; a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.