Dislocation of unsp parts of right shoulder girdle, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior dislocation of an unspecified component of the right shoulder girdle. This could include issues like chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes that persist after the initial injury has healed. It signifies that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems directly attributable to the past dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual symptoms or conditions on the right side that are a direct consequence of a previously treated or resolved shoulder girdle dislocation. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues related to the old injury, rather than the initial acute dislocation. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is experiencing a lasting effect.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past right shoulder girdle dislocation.
• Avoid using this code for acute dislocations; those require codes from the acute injury section.