Other dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, subs encntr

This code indicates a dislocation of the wrist or hand, excluding specific carpal bones, that is being treated after the initial encounter. It signifies that the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously diagnosed and treated dislocation in this anatomical area.

Use this code for patients presenting for cast changes, physical therapy, follow-up imaging, or other ongoing management related to a dislocation of the wrist or hand (excluding specified carpal bones) after the initial treatment has been rendered. This applies when the specific bone dislocated is not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the dislocation.
• Confirm that the dislocation is of the wrist or hand, and not a specific carpal bone (e.g., lunate, scaphoid).
• If the specific bone dislocated is known, a more precise code from S63.0 would be appropriate.