Unspecified dislocation of right patella, initial encounter

This code signifies a dislocation of the right kneecap where the specific type or direction of the dislocation (e.g., lateral, medial) is not documented. It indicates the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a dislocated right patella, and the medical record does not specify the type of dislocation. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right patella" and that the dislocation type is unspecified.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Do not use if the documentation specifies the type of patellar dislocation (e.g., lateral, medial, recurrent).