Subluxation of radiocarpal joint of left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual instability of the left radiocarpal joint, specifically a partial dislocation or subluxation, that is no longer in the acute phase of injury. It indicates a persistent issue resulting from a previous injury or condition affecting the wrist's main joint.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, weakness, or limited range of motion in the left wrist, directly attributable to a past radiocarpal subluxation. It should be used for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has healed, but the subluxation's effects linger.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the underlying cause if still relevant.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "sequela" or indicates a chronic, residual condition from a prior subluxation.
• Do not use for acute or initial subluxations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.