Dislocation of jaw, bilateral, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous bilateral dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual issues directly attributable to the past injury, rather than an acute or initial dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, limited jaw movement, recurrent instability, or degenerative changes of both TMJs that are a direct consequence of a prior bilateral dislocation. Documentation should clearly link the current symptoms or condition to a past bilateral jaw dislocation and indicate that the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" involvement and clearly states the condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a previous dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial bilateral jaw dislocations; refer to the appropriate acute dislocation codes.