Other dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, init encntr

This code signifies a dislocation of any joint within the wrist or hand, excluding the carpal, radiocarpal, or midcarpal joints, where the specific joint involved is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation for this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a wrist or hand dislocation, and the medical record does not specify the exact dislocated joint (e.g., metacarpophalangeal, interphalangeal). This code is appropriate for the first encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "dislocation" and not a subluxation or sprain.
• Only use when the specific dislocated joint in the wrist or hand is not identified.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.