Unsp injury of ulnar artery at forarm lv, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified injury to the ulnar artery in the right forearm. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic symptoms or conditions, such as pain, numbness, or circulatory compromise, that are a direct result of a previous, unspecified injury to the right ulnar artery at the forearm level. This applies when the original injury occurred in the past and the current encounter addresses its lasting impact.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is seen for a complication or residual effect of a past injury, not the initial acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous ulnar artery injury.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, non-union, nerve damage) if documented.