Subluxation of MTP joint of left great toe, sequela

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the joint connecting the metatarsal bone to the phalanx of the left great toe, where the injury's effects are long-standing or chronic. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but residual symptoms or conditions persist as a direct result of that subluxation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, instability, or deformity, directly attributable to a previously sustained subluxation of the left great toe's metatarsophalangeal joint. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent sequelae.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past subluxation of the specified joint.
• Verify that the patient's left great toe is the affected digit.
• Confirm that the condition is a sequela, meaning it's a late effect or residual of the original injury, not an acute or subsequent injury.