Injury of median nerve at forearm level, right arm, init

This code signifies damage to the median nerve specifically within the right forearm. This injury can result in sensory deficits, motor weakness, or paralysis in the areas innervated by the median nerve distal to the forearm, such as the thumb, index, middle, and radial half of the ring finger, and the thenar muscles.

Apply this code when documenting an acute injury to the median nerve in the right forearm, such as from a laceration, fracture, or crush injury. It is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right arm and the forearm level of the median nerve injury.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Look for associated injuries like open wounds or fractures that may also need to be coded.