Other subluxation of left ulnohumeral joint, init encntr

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the left elbow joint, specifically affecting the articulation between the ulna and humerus, that is not further specified as a particular type of subluxation. It indicates the initial presentation of this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, unspecified subluxation of the left ulnohumeral joint. This would apply when the physician documents a subluxation but does not specify a particular type (e.g., radial head subluxation) and it's the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" and "ulnohumeral joint" for accurate laterality and joint specificity.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this injury; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• If a more specific type of ulnohumeral subluxation is documented, a more precise code should be selected.