Contracture, right wrist

This code signifies a fixed resistance to passive stretch of the soft tissues around the right wrist joint, leading to a limitation in its range of motion. This can result from various underlying conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, or the joint capsule. The contracture restricts the normal movement of the right wrist.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a contracture affecting the right wrist joint. This typically applies to conditions like post-traumatic stiffness, inflammatory arthritis sequelae, neurological conditions causing spasticity, or prolonged immobilization. Supporting documentation should specify the laterality and the presence of restricted joint movement.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right wrist" to avoid laterality errors.
• Distinguish from other wrist conditions like arthritis (M19.-) or sprains (S63.-) unless the contracture is a direct sequela.
• Code any underlying cause of the contracture, if known and documented, in addition to this code.