Unspecified dislocation of unspecified knee, init encntr

This code signifies a knee dislocation where the specific type of dislocation (e.g., patellar, tibiofemoral) and the affected knee (left or right) are not documented. It indicates the initial presentation of this injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with a knee dislocation, but the medical record lacks sufficient detail to specify the exact anatomical location within the knee or laterality. This is a temporary code for the initial treatment of an unclassified knee dislocation.

• Always strive for greater specificity regarding the type of knee dislocation and laterality if documented.
• This code should only be used for the initial encounter for treatment of the dislocation.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific knee dislocation code (e.g., patellar, tibiofemoral) can be assigned.