Unspecified dislocation of left radial head, sequela

This code signifies a past, unspecified dislocation of the radial head in the left arm, where the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to that previous injury. The original dislocation itself is no longer an active problem, but its long-term effects are being addressed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current symptom, condition, or complication (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity) that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, but now healed, unspecified dislocation of the left radial head. This code is appropriate for follow-up care addressing these persistent issues.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific residual condition or complication.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior left radial head dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute or active dislocations; those require acute injury codes.