Lateral dislocation of right patella, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect stemming from a prior lateral dislocation of the right kneecap. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute or current dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, instability, recurrent subluxations, or other persistent problems in the right knee that are a direct consequence of a previously treated lateral patellar dislocation. This would be used after the initial acute injury has healed and the patient is experiencing lasting complications.

• Always use a secondary code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the prior dislocation.
• Do not use for acute or current dislocations; those have their own specific codes.