Inferior dislocation of right humerus, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior inferior dislocation of the right humerus. It signifies that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or nerve damage that are a direct consequence of a previously treated inferior dislocation of the right shoulder. This is used when the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still being managed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past inferior dislocation of the right humerus.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current dislocation; refer to the appropriate acute dislocation codes for those instances.