Dislocation of tooth, initial encounter

This code signifies the traumatic displacement of a tooth from its normal position within the alveolar socket, without complete avulsion. This can involve luxation (loosening) or subluxation (partial displacement) of the tooth, often due to an external force.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a tooth that has been dislocated, such as after a fall, sports injury, or direct trauma to the mouth. Documentation should clearly state the tooth is displaced but still present in the socket, and that this is the first time the patient is being seen for this specific injury.

• Differentiate from avulsion (complete displacement out of the socket), which has a different code.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character for initial encounter is appropriate; subsequent care will use "D" or "S".
• Look for documentation of the specific tooth involved, if possible, for more precise coding (e.g., using a more specific S03.2 code if available for a particular tooth).