Dislocation of other parts of left shoulder girdle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a dislocation affecting a part of the left shoulder girdle, excluding the acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joints. This could involve chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to a past dislocation event.

Apply this code when documenting treatment for a patient presenting with ongoing problems or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained dislocation of a non-specified part of the left shoulder girdle. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing residual symptoms or complications after the initial acute injury has healed.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by any additional codes for specific chronic conditions or symptoms.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past left shoulder girdle dislocation.
• Do not use for acute dislocations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.