Dislocation of tarsometatarsal joint of right foot, subs

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a dislocated tarsometatarsal joint in the patient's right foot. This injury involves the disruption of the articulation between the tarsal bones (midfoot) and the metatarsal bones (forefoot), specifically on the right side.

This code is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment of a right tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, such as during cast changes, follow-up appointments for monitoring healing, or physical therapy sessions. It indicates that the patient is in the recovery phase following the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right foot" and "tarsometatarsal joint" to support this specific code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the dislocation; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.