Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, sequela

This code indicates a long-term effect or complication resulting from a prior, unspecified dislocation of the radial head. The specific details of the initial injury, such as the cause or the exact nature of the dislocation, are not documented. This code is used when the patient is presenting for treatment of a residual condition directly attributable to that past dislocation.

Use this code when documenting the sequela of an unspecified radial head dislocation, where the initial injury occurred in the past and the patient is now experiencing a chronic condition or late effect. This applies when the laterality of the affected radial head is also not specified in the medical record. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or instability directly linked to the old injury.

• Assign this code only for conditions that are residual effects, not for the initial acute injury.
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a previous radial head dislocation.
• If the laterality (left or right) or the specific type of dislocation is known, a more specific code should be used.