Subluxation of tarsometatarsal joint of left foot, init

This code signifies a partial dislocation of one or more of the joints connecting the midfoot bones (tarsals) to the long bones of the foot (metatarsals) in the left foot. It indicates that the joint surfaces are no longer perfectly aligned but still maintain some contact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial assessment and treatment of a patient presenting with a tarsometatarsal joint subluxation in the left foot. This could result from trauma, such as a fall or twisting injury, or from chronic instability.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left foot" and "tarsometatarsal joint" to support this code.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters would require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from a complete dislocation (luxation), which would be coded differently.