Anterior dislocation of unsp sternoclavicular joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior anterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. These sequelae can include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to an old anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing the residual effects of the past injury, rather than an acute dislocation.

• Always use the appropriate 7th character for sequela ('S') when the condition is a late effect.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous anterior sternoclavicular dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters of a sternoclavicular dislocation.