Inferior dislocation of l acromioclav jt, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect condition resulting from a previous inferior dislocation of the left acromioclavicular (AC) joint. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems or complications directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute dislocation.

Use this code when documenting residual pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other long-term sequelae following a healed or previously treated inferior dislocation of the left AC joint. This applies to patients presenting for evaluation or treatment of these persistent issues, not for the initial injury.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Do not use for acute or subacute dislocations; those have their own specific codes.
• The "S" at the end indicates a sequela, meaning it's a late effect of an injury.