Dislocation of tarsometatarsal joint of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior dislocation of the tarsometatarsal joint in the left foot. These sequelae can include chronic pain, instability, degenerative changes, or functional limitations that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past left tarsometatarsal joint dislocation. This applies to follow-up encounters where the acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related symptoms or functional deficits.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous left tarsometatarsal dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute dislocations; instead, refer to the appropriate acute injury codes.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (e.g., G89.29) or osteoarthritis (e.g., M19.072), if clinically supported.