Pathological dislocation of unsp shoulder, NEC

This code signifies a shoulder dislocation that occurs due to an underlying disease process, rather than trauma. It indicates that the specific shoulder (left or right) is not documented, and the underlying cause is not classified elsewhere. This condition often results from weakened joint structures or surrounding tissues.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a pathological dislocation of the shoulder, but the laterality (left or right) is unspecified. This applies when the dislocation is spontaneous or due to minimal force, secondary to conditions like connective tissue disorders, infections, or neoplastic processes, and no more specific ICD-10-CM code exists for the underlying cause and dislocation.

• Always attempt to clarify laterality (left or right shoulder) from the provider documentation to use a more specific code.
• Ensure the dislocation is explicitly stated as "pathological" or due to a non-traumatic cause; otherwise, a traumatic dislocation code may be more appropriate.
• Code the underlying disease responsible for the pathological dislocation first, followed by this code, if applicable and known.