Unspecified subluxation of left ring finger, init encntr

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the joint in the left ring finger where the specific joint involved (e.g., metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal) is not documented. The finger bones are misaligned but still maintain some contact within the joint capsule.

Apply this code when a patient presents for initial treatment of a left ring finger subluxation, and the physician documentation does not specify which joint of the ring finger is affected. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left ring finger" and "subluxation" without further joint specificity.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Do not use if a more specific joint (e.g., DIP, PIP, MCP) is identified in the medical record.