Anterior subluxation of left sternoclavicular joint, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect condition resulting from a previous anterior displacement of the left sternoclavicular joint where the joint surfaces are partially misaligned. The "sequela" designation indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past subluxation.

Use this code when documenting ongoing issues such as chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes in the left sternoclavicular joint, where these symptoms are a direct consequence of a previously sustained anterior subluxation. This applies after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a prior anterior subluxation of the left sternoclavicular joint.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters of a sternoclavicular subluxation; specific acute codes exist for those scenarios.
• Consider additional codes for any specific residual symptoms (e.g., chronic pain, instability) if not fully captured by the sequela code itself.