Posterior subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, init

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the right elbow joint, specifically where the ulna and humerus meet, and the ulna has shifted backward relative to the humerus. This injury implies that the joint surfaces are still in partial contact, but their normal alignment is disrupted.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a posterior subluxation of their right elbow. It should be used when the injury is acute and the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

• Ensure documentation specifies "posterior" and "right" to support this code.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish subluxation from a complete dislocation (luxation), which would be coded differently.