Posterior dislocation of unsp sternoclav jt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This type of dislocation involves the clavicle displacing backward relative to the sternum.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, instability, or limited range of motion, directly attributable to a previously sustained posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. This code is appropriate when the initial injury occurred in the past and the current encounter addresses its lasting consequences.

• Requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a complication or residual effect of a past injury.
• Only use when the laterality of the sternoclavicular joint dislocation is not specified in the medical record.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the current condition being treated (e.g., chronic pain).