Unspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, init encntr

This code signifies a dislocation of the bones within the right wrist or hand where the specific bone or joint involved is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment for such an injury, implying the patient is presenting for the first time for this particular dislocation.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a dislocated right wrist or hand, and the medical record does not specify the exact joint (e.g., carpometacarpal, interphalangeal) or bone dislocated. It is used for the initial encounter for care, such as emergency room visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Only use this code when the specific site of dislocation within the right wrist/hand is truly unspecified in the documentation.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial one for this injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to allow for a more precise code selection.