Inj musc/tend the rotator cuff of right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect from a previous injury to the muscles and/or tendons of the rotator cuff in the patient's right shoulder. This is not for an acute injury, but rather for complications, chronic pain, weakness, or functional limitations that persist after the initial healing period of a rotator cuff injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or persistent weakness in the right shoulder that are directly attributable to a past, resolved injury of the rotator cuff. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is experiencing ongoing consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous rotator cuff injury of the right shoulder.
• Do not use this code for acute or current rotator cuff injuries; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.