Anterior disloc of proximal end of tibia, left knee, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a prior anterior dislocation of the proximal tibia in the left knee. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent complications in the left knee, where the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a previously sustained anterior tibial dislocation. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these residual problems after the initial acute injury has healed.

• Always ensure documentation explicitly states the condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a prior anterior tibial dislocation.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current anterior dislocation; use the appropriate acute dislocation code instead.
• Code any associated current symptoms or conditions (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis) in addition to this sequela code.