Radial collateral ligament sprain of right elbow, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of an injury to the radial collateral ligament (RCL) in the right elbow. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems, such as pain, instability, or limited range of motion, directly attributable to a previously sustained sprain of this ligament.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms related to a past right elbow radial collateral ligament sprain, after the initial acute healing phase has concluded. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic instability, recurrent pain, or functional impairment directly resulting from the original injury.

• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is experiencing a late effect of the injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters of a radial collateral ligament sprain.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a prior right elbow RCL sprain.