Subluxation of radiocarpal joint of unsp wrist, init encntr

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the radiocarpal joint, also known as the wrist joint, where the articular surfaces remain in partial contact. It specifically refers to an injury to the wrist where the exact side (left or right) is not documented.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, acute subluxation of the wrist joint when the medical record does not specify whether the injury occurred on the left or right side. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter for such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subluxation" rather than a complete dislocation.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right) of the wrist injury is truly unspecified in the medical record.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.