Unspecified dislocation of left wrist and hand, subs encntr

This code signifies a dislocation of the left wrist or hand that is not further specified as to the exact joint involved (e.g., carpometacarpal, interphalangeal) or the type of dislocation. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, for an unconfirmed or broadly documented dislocation of the left wrist or hand. This is appropriate when the initial injury has already been treated and the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left" wrist/hand and specifies a "subsequent encounter."
• Only use when the specific joint dislocated within the wrist or hand is not documented.
• Avoid using for initial treatment of the injury; a code from the "initial encounter" category would be more appropriate.