Unspecified dislocation of right knee, sequela

This code signifies a dislocation of the right knee joint where the specific type of dislocation is not documented. It indicates that the injury is a sequela, meaning it is a late effect or complication of an initial injury, rather than an acute event.

Use this code when a patient presents with a chronic or long-standing right knee dislocation that is not further specified (e.g., patellar, tibiofemoral) and is a residual effect of a prior injury. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters related to the long-term management or complications of such a dislocation.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the initial injury or condition that led to the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "sequela" or indicates a chronic/late effect of a prior dislocation.
• Avoid using this code for acute, initial dislocations; use the appropriate acute dislocation code instead.