Dislocation of tarsal joint of unspecified foot, subs encntr

This code signifies a dislocation of any of the tarsal joints (e.g., talonavicular, calcaneocuboid, subtalar) within an unspecified foot, occurring during the recovery phase after initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or complications related to a previously treated tarsal joint dislocation of an unknown foot. This includes visits for physical therapy, cast changes, or evaluation of healing progress after the initial injury and treatment.

• Requires an additional code for the specific type of tarsal joint dislocation if known (e.g., talonavicular, calcaneocuboid).
• Use the appropriate seventh character for the encounter type (e.g., 'A' for initial, 'S' for sequela).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the encounter is for subsequent care of the dislocation.