Medial dislocation of right ulnohumeral joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a past medial dislocation of the right elbow's ulnohumeral joint. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the previous injury, rather than an acute dislocation. These sequelae could include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms or conditions that are a direct result of a previously sustained medial dislocation of the right ulnohumeral joint. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the chronic impact of the injury, long after the initial acute phase has passed. Do not use for acute or initial injury encounters.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the previous medial dislocation of the right ulnohumeral joint.
• This code requires a 7th character "S" for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.29) or specific functional limitations, if documented.