Unspecified dislocation of right little finger, subs encntr

This code indicates a dislocation of the right little finger where the specific joint involved (e.g., metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, distal interphalangeal) is not documented. It signifies that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, for an unspecific dislocation of the right little finger. This includes situations where the initial treatment has been completed but the patient is still under active care for the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" for the right little finger dislocation.
• Only use this code when the specific joint of the little finger dislocation is not specified in the medical record.
• Verify the encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela) is accurately reflected by the 7th character.