Other dislocation of left wrist and hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous dislocation of the left wrist or hand. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past dislocation. These sequelae could include chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or instability.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems in their left wrist or hand that are a direct consequence of a previously treated dislocation. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues, not for the initial acute injury or its immediate healing phase. The patient's medical record should clearly link the current symptoms to the past dislocation.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the current condition is a "sequela" or "due to a previous dislocation."
• Do not use this code for acute dislocations; those require codes from the initial injury phase.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis).