Unspecified subluxation of other finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term effect or complication resulting from an unconfirmed partial dislocation of a finger joint, excluding the thumb. The specific finger involved is not identified, and the initial injury has resolved, leaving a residual issue.

This code is appropriate for documenting a chronic or late effect of a finger subluxation when the specific finger (other than the thumb) is not specified, and the initial injury is no longer acute. It would be used when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, or instability directly attributable to a past, unspecified subluxation of a non-thumb finger.

• Always assign an external cause code (Chapter 20) to describe the circumstances of the original injury, if known.
• This code is for sequela; do not use it for acute or current subluxations.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports an unspecified finger (other than thumb) and a sequela encounter.