Unspecified subluxation of left little finger, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late effect of an unconfirmed subluxation (partial dislocation) of the left little finger. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past event. The specific nature of the subluxation is not documented.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, stiffness, or instability, in the left little finger, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a previously sustained, but unspecified, subluxation. It should be used for encounters occurring after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always assign a "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions representing late effects.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the current condition is a direct result of a past subluxation of the left little finger.
• Avoid using this code for acute or current subluxations; those require codes with A, D, or S seventh characters based on the encounter type.