Dislocation of unsp parts of right shoulder girdle, init

This code signifies a dislocation affecting an unspecified component of the right shoulder girdle, such as the acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint, without further detail regarding the specific joint involved. It indicates the initial treatment or active phase of care for this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a dislocated right shoulder girdle where the precise anatomical site of dislocation (e.g., AC joint, SC joint) has not yet been definitively diagnosed or documented. It is used when the physician notes a right shoulder girdle dislocation but does not specify which part.

• Only use this code when the specific part of the shoulder girdle dislocated is truly unspecified in the medical record.
• Always strive for greater specificity if available; look for documentation of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular dislocation.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the dislocation.