Inferior subluxation of right humerus, initial encounter

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the right shoulder joint where the humeral head has shifted downwards from the glenoid cavity. This condition often results in pain, limited range of motion, and instability of the shoulder.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with an inferior subluxation of the right humerus. This includes emergency department visits, initial physician consultations, or the first encounter for definitive treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "inferior" and "right" to support this specific code.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Look for associated documentation of the mechanism of injury or any concurrent fractures.