Dislocation of jaw, right side, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous dislocation of the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience long-term effects such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or recurrent instability.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient is presenting for treatment of a sequela (late effect) of a prior right jaw dislocation. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic TMJ dysfunction, degenerative changes, or persistent subluxation directly attributable to the original injury. The patient's medical record should specify the right side and indicate the chronic nature of the complaint.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to denote sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.
• Do not use for acute or initial dislocations; those require an "A" (initial encounter) or "D" (subsequent encounter) seventh character.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited jaw movement).