Dislocation of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior dislocation of the joint between the radius and carpal bones in the patient's right wrist. This could include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained radiocarpal joint dislocation of the right wrist. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the dislocation has passed, and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past right radiocarpal dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute dislocations or initial treatment of the injury.