Unsp dislocation of unspecified shoulder joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior, unspecified dislocation of an unspecified shoulder joint. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but there are ongoing issues directly attributable to that past dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, limited range of motion, instability, or other persistent problems in the shoulder, and the medical record clearly links these issues to a previous shoulder dislocation that was not specified as subluxation or other specific type, and the laterality of the shoulder was also not specified. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects.

• Only use this code for sequelae (late effects) of a previously treated or resolved dislocation.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the current condition is a direct result of a past shoulder dislocation.
• Avoid using this code if the current encounter is for an acute or initial dislocation, or if the type and laterality of the dislocation are known.