Dislocation of midcarpal joint of right wrist, init encntr

This code signifies a complete separation of the bones within the midcarpal joint of the right wrist. This injury involves the disruption of the normal anatomical alignment between the proximal and distal rows of carpal bones, specifically on the right side.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed midcarpal joint dislocation of the right wrist. This applies to the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right wrist" and "midcarpal joint" to support this code.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific injury. Subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from other wrist dislocations (e.g., radiocarpal, carpometacarpal) as they have different codes.