M24.39: Pathological dislocation and subluxation of joint, not elsewhere classified Site unspecified
You have partially or fully dislocated one or more joints.
When a joint is dislocated, the bones in the joint are no longer properly aligned. The affected part of the body can then no longer be moved properly. One may also have pain in the joint.
You have dislocated one or more joints due to a disorder. This may be, for example, an inflamed joint or a condition of the nerves or muscles.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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