Other dislocation of right wrist and hand, initial encounter

This code signifies a complete displacement of the bones within the right wrist or hand, excluding specific carpal bone dislocations like the lunate or perilunate. It indicates that the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a dislocation of the right wrist or hand that isn't further specified as a lunate or perilunate dislocation. This is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment of the injury, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right" wrist/hand and "dislocation" rather than a subluxation or sprain.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for the injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.
• Confirm that the dislocation is not explicitly identified as a lunate or perilunate dislocation, as those have more specific codes.