Dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a prior dislocation of the sacroiliac or sacrococcygeal joint. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to the original injury, rather than the acute phase of the dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the sacroiliac or sacrococcygeal region that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained dislocation. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has healed, but its effects continue to manifest.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a primary code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past sacroiliac or sacrococcygeal joint dislocation.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela, and not an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for active treatment.