Unsp dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, init

This code signifies a dislocation of the left acromioclavicular (AC) joint where the specific type or grade of dislocation is not documented. It indicates the patient is receiving initial treatment for this injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a left AC joint dislocation, and the provider has not yet specified the severity (e.g., Type I, II, III) or the documentation is otherwise incomplete regarding the dislocation type. It is used for the initial encounter for care of this injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left" and "acromioclavicular joint" for laterality and anatomical specificity.
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character (D, S).
• If the specific type of AC joint dislocation is known, a more specific code should be used instead.