Subluxation of tarsometatarsal joint of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late-effect subluxation of the joint where the tarsal bones meet the metatarsal bones in the left foot. A subluxation indicates a partial dislocation where the joint surfaces are no longer in proper alignment but remain in partial contact. As a sequela, this condition is a residual effect of an earlier injury or disease.

This code is appropriate when documenting a long-term, chronic, or residual subluxation of the left tarsometatarsal joint that is a consequence of a previous acute injury or condition. It should be used when the initial acute injury has healed, but the joint instability or misalignment persists as a lasting complication. This code is also applicable for follow-up encounters related to the management of this chronic subluxation.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., V00-Y99) to identify the original cause of the injury, if known and applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the subluxation is a sequela, indicating it's a chronic or late effect rather than an acute injury.
• Do not use this code for acute tarsometatarsal subluxations; instead, refer to the acute injury codes.