Unspecified subluxation of left middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from an unconfirmed subluxation of the left middle finger. It indicates that the initial injury occurred in the past and the patient is now presenting with residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that original, unspecified partial dislocation.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the left middle finger, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a previously sustained, but not fully specified, subluxation. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses the ongoing consequences.

• Always ensure the medical record explicitly states the condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a prior injury.
• This code requires a 7th character "S" for sequela, indicating the current encounter is for the residual effects.
• Avoid using this code for acute or initial subluxations; those would require an initial or subsequent encounter character.