Subluxation of midcarpal joint of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect condition resulting from a previous subluxation of the midcarpal joint in the right wrist. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to an old, unreduced, or recurrent partial dislocation within the midcarpal region.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other long-term issues in the right wrist that are a direct consequence of a past midcarpal subluxation. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these residual problems, not the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous midcarpal subluxation.
• Do not use for acute subluxations; those require codes from the initial encounter category.