Anterior dislocation of left humerus, initial encounter

This diagnosis code signifies a forward displacement of the head of the left humerus from the glenoid cavity. It indicates that the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this specific shoulder injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient experiencing an anterior dislocation of their left shoulder. This includes initial evaluation, reduction procedures, and early follow-up care directly related to the acute injury.

• Ensure laterality (left) is accurately documented and selected.
• Verify that the dislocation is specifically anterior, as other types (e.g., posterior, inferior) have different codes.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.