Lateral dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous lateral dislocation of the left elbow's ulnohumeral joint. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly attributable to that dislocation. These sequelae can include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems directly related to a past lateral dislocation of their left ulnohumeral joint, after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic symptoms or complications that are a direct result of the original dislocation.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous lateral ulnohumeral dislocation.
• Verify the laterality (left) and joint (ulnohumeral) are accurately reflected in the medical record.