Subluxation of interphaln joint of right great toe, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a previous subluxation of the interphalangeal joint of the right great toe. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute or current subluxation.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient is being treated for chronic pain, instability, deformity, or other persistent issues stemming from a prior subluxation of the right great toe's interphalangeal joint. This is appropriate for follow-up care long after the initial injury has healed, but its effects linger.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the current condition to a past subluxation of the specified joint.
• The "S" at the end indicates a sequela, meaning it's for conditions that are residual effects of a healed injury.