Medial subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of a medial subluxation of the ulnohumeral joint, which is the articulation between the ulna and humerus in the elbow. A subluxation indicates a partial dislocation where the joint surfaces are still in contact but are improperly aligned. "Medial" specifies the direction of the subluxation, and "unspecified" indicates that the laterality (left or right) of the elbow is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications, residual symptoms, or conditions directly resulting from a past medial subluxation of the elbow. This could include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes that developed after the initial injury. It is appropriate when the original injury has healed, but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous medial ulnohumeral subluxation.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela (late effect) of the injury, not the initial acute injury or a subsequent acute recurrence.
• If the laterality of the elbow is specified in the documentation (left or right), a more specific code should be selected.