Laceration without foreign body of right forearm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a laceration on the right forearm that did not involve a foreign body at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the original wound, even after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, scar contracture, nerve damage, or persistent functional impairment in the right forearm, where these issues are a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration without a foreign body. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these residual problems, not the initial injury itself.

• Always sequence this "S" code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior right forearm laceration.
• Do not use this code for acute lacerations; it is exclusively for late effects.