Lateral dislocation of unsp ulnohumeral joint, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving the lateral displacement of the ulnohumeral joint (elbow joint), where the specific side (left or right) of the body was not documented. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the initial dislocation, even if the dislocation itself has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term consequence or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained, unspecified lateral ulnohumeral joint dislocation. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, instability, or degenerative changes directly attributable to the original injury. This code should not be used for the initial acute injury or for follow-up care of the acute injury that has not yet resulted in a sequela.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past lateral ulnohumeral dislocation.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the original injury was not specified in the medical record.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising after the acute phase of the injury has passed.