Subluxation of tarsal joint of unspecified foot, sequela

This code signifies a chronic, persistent partial dislocation of a tarsal joint in an unspecified foot, meaning the joint surfaces are no longer in proper alignment but still maintain some contact. It represents the long-term consequence or residual effect of an initial injury or condition affecting the foot's midfoot or hindfoot.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a current subluxation of a tarsal joint that is a sequela, meaning it's a late effect of a previous injury or condition. This would be used for patients presenting with ongoing symptoms like pain, instability, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the chronic subluxation.

• Always code the acute injury first if the patient is still in the acute phase of treatment.
• Ensure documentation specifies "sequela" or "late effect" for appropriate use of this code.
• Look for laterality (left/right) in the documentation; if specified, a more precise code should be used.