Inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, subs

This code signifies a downward displacement of the left acromioclavicular (AC) joint, occurring after the initial treatment or diagnosis of the injury. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously identified inferior dislocation of the AC joint on the left side.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a left inferior AC joint dislocation that was initially diagnosed and treated in a prior encounter. This includes visits for physical therapy, follow-up imaging, or monitoring of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "inferior" dislocation and "left" side.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial diagnosis or treatment of the injury; a different seventh character would be required for those scenarios.