Unspecified dislocation of left ring finger, init encntr

This code signifies a dislocation of the ring finger on the patient's left hand where the specific type of dislocation (e.g., dorsal, volar) is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation for this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a dislocated left ring finger, and the medical record does not specify the direction or type of dislocation. This code is appropriate for the first encounter related to this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "left ring finger" and "dislocation."
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for active treatment of the dislocation.
• If the specific type of dislocation is known (e.g., dorsal, volar), a more specific code should be used.