Unspecified subluxation of unspecified finger, init encntr

This code signifies a partial dislocation of a finger joint where the specific finger involved is not documented, and the exact nature or direction of the subluxation is also unknown. It indicates that the joint surfaces are no longer in complete alignment, but remain in partial contact.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a finger subluxation, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding which finger is affected (e.g., "finger subluxation") and does not detail the type of subluxation. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

• Only use this code when documentation explicitly states "unspecified finger" or when no specific finger is identified.
• Avoid this code if the medical record specifies the affected finger (e.g., "index finger subluxation") or the type of subluxation.
• Remember the "A" at the end denotes an initial encounter for this injury.