Other dislocation of unspecified shoulder joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior dislocation of an unspecified shoulder joint. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting conditions like chronic shoulder instability, recurrent dislocations, persistent pain, or limited range of motion that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained shoulder dislocation. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past shoulder dislocation.
• Do not use for acute or subacute dislocations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.