Puncture wound with foreign body of left upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a puncture wound to the left upper arm, where a foreign body was present at the time of the original injury. This could include issues like chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue formation, or persistent infection directly attributable to the initial wound and foreign object.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of a past puncture wound to the left upper arm involving a foreign body. This applies when the initial acute injury has healed, but its lasting effects are now being addressed.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous puncture wound with a foreign body.
• Do not use for acute puncture wounds; this code is exclusively for late effects.