Disloc of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) in the patient's right wrist. This could include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past dislocation of the right DRUJ. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic symptoms or conditions that developed as a consequence of the original injury, rather than the initial acute dislocation itself.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is known and relevant to the current encounter.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial dislocations; those require codes from the S63.014A-D series.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "sequela" nature of the condition, indicating it's a residual effect of a previous injury.