Closed dislocation, multiple and ill-defined sites

This code signifies a closed dislocation affecting multiple, unspecified anatomical locations. It indicates that the joint displacement is not accompanied by an open wound communicating with the injury site. This diagnosis is used when the specific joints involved are not clearly documented.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a dislocation without an open wound, but the precise anatomical sites are either unknown, poorly described, or involve several different, non-contiguous joints that cannot be individually coded. This is often seen in cases of generalized trauma where a detailed assessment of each dislocated joint is pending or not feasible.

• Avoid using this code if specific dislocation sites (e.g., shoulder, knee) are documented; instead, code each specific dislocation.
• This code should be used sparingly and only when more specific codes are not supported by the documentation.
• Always query the provider for more specific anatomical detail if possible, as this code represents a less precise diagnosis.