Other subluxation of right knee, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late-effect issue stemming from a previous subluxation of the right knee, excluding specific types like patellar subluxation. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems directly attributable to an earlier, incompletely resolved partial dislocation of the knee joint.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other long-term complications in the right knee, where these symptoms are a direct consequence of a past subluxation. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has healed, but residual effects remain.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a prior right knee subluxation.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the residual effects or complications of an acute injury.
• Do not use for acute subluxations; those require an "A" or "D" seventh character.