Anterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint, sequela

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

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other long-term issues in the left sternoclavicular joint, where the original injury was an anterior dislocation. This applies to follow-up visits for management of these chronic sequelae, even if the initial dislocation has healed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to a prior anterior dislocation of the left sternoclavicular joint.
• Do not use this code for an acute or initial anterior dislocation; a different code would be appropriate for the acute phase.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (e.g., G89.29) or degenerative changes, if supported by documentation.