Posterior dislocation of l sternoclav jt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a posterior dislocation of the left sternoclavicular joint. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other chronic symptoms in the left sternoclavicular joint, and the medical record clearly links these issues to a previously treated posterior dislocation. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial acute and subacute healing phases.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the current manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states a history of a posterior dislocation of the left sternoclavicular joint and connects the current symptoms to this past injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent treatment of an acute or subacute dislocation; instead, use the appropriate acute dislocation code.