Dislocation of midcarpal joint of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous dislocation of the midcarpal joint in the patient's right wrist. This could encompass persistent pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes that are directly attributable to the original injury. The "sequela" indicates that the acute phase of the dislocation has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues.

Apply this code when documenting conditions like chronic pain, arthritis, or functional impairment in the right wrist that are a direct consequence of a past midcarpal joint dislocation. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects, rather than the initial acute injury. Use it when the primary treatment for the dislocation has concluded, and the patient presents with ongoing, related problems.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M19.041 for primary osteoarthritis of the right wrist).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous midcarpal dislocation of the right wrist.
• Do not use this code for acute dislocations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.