Unspecified subluxation of right index finger, init encntr

This code signifies an incomplete dislocation of the right index finger, where the joint surfaces are no longer perfectly aligned but remain in partial contact. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the specific bone or joint involved in the subluxation within the index finger is not documented.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with a right index finger subluxation and the physician's documentation does not specify the exact interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint affected. It should be used when the injury is acute and the patient is receiving active treatment for the first time.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "subluxation" and not a complete dislocation or sprain.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific digit (index finger) are documented.
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.