Dislocation of radiocarpal joint of unsp wrist, init encntr

This code signifies a complete displacement of the bones forming the radiocarpal joint (wrist joint) where the radius meets the carpal bones. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial active treatment for this specific injury, such as reduction or surgical repair.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed radiocarpal joint dislocation of an unspecified wrist. This is appropriate when the physician is providing the initial treatment for the injury, regardless of whether it's an open or closed reduction, or surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified wrist" if laterality is not clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Do not use if the dislocation is pathological or congenital; those have separate codes.