Dislocation of MCP joint of right middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the right middle finger. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past dislocation. This could include persistent pain, instability, reduced range of motion, or other long-term sequelae.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly related to a previously treated dislocation of the right middle finger MCP joint. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing the long-term effects of the old injury, rather than an acute dislocation. Use it when the initial injury is no longer active but its consequences persist.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the past dislocation as a sequela.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current dislocation; specific acute dislocation codes exist for those scenarios.
• Consider additional codes for specific associated conditions, such as chronic pain (G89.29) or degenerative changes, if documented.