Other subluxation of right shoulder joint, initial encounter

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the right shoulder joint, where the humeral head is partially displaced from the glenoid cavity, but the joint surfaces remain in partial contact. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury.

Use this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with symptoms such as pain, limited range of motion, and instability in the right shoulder, where imaging confirms a subluxation rather than a complete dislocation. This applies to acute injuries or the first presentation of a chronic subluxation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" shoulder and "subluxation" (partial dislocation) versus "dislocation" (complete).
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial" treatment for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from other specified or unspecified subluxations of the shoulder joint.