Dislocation of interphaln joint of right great toe, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from a prior dislocation of the joint between the bones of the right great toe. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past dislocation.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a current condition, such as chronic pain, stiffness, instability, or deformity, that is a direct consequence of a previously treated dislocation of the right great toe's interphalangeal joint. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial injury or acute treatment phase.

• Always ensure the medical record explicitly links the current symptoms or condition to a prior interphalangeal joint dislocation of the right great toe.
• Do not use this code for acute dislocations; instead, use the appropriate acute dislocation code from the S93.111 category.
• Look for terms like "sequela of," "due to old dislocation," "residual effects of," or "chronic instability from prior dislocation" in the documentation.