Other dislocation of right knee, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous dislocation of the right knee, excluding patellar dislocations. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to an injury that occurred in the past, rather than an acute event.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic instability, recurrent subluxation, persistent pain, or degenerative changes in the right knee that are a direct consequence of a prior dislocation. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects, often occurring months or years after the initial injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past right knee dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute or current dislocations; those require codes from the acute injury section.