Subluxation of radiocarpal joint of unsp wrist, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect condition resulting from a previous partial dislocation of the wrist joint between the radius and carpal bones. It indicates that the joint surfaces are no longer perfectly aligned, but remain in partial contact, and the effects of this past injury are still present. This is not an acute injury but rather a persistent issue stemming from an earlier event.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, instability, or limited range of motion in the wrist, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a prior radiocarpal subluxation. This code is appropriate when the initial injury has healed, but residual problems persist. It is also used when the patient is seen for treatment of a complication or late effect of the original subluxation.

• Requires an additional code to identify the specific sequela or complication, if applicable.
• Confirm that the documentation explicitly states "sequela" or indicates a chronic/late effect of a past subluxation.
• Do not use for acute subluxations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.