Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm, sequela

This code indicates a past injury involving a laceration to a vein in the right forearm, with the patient currently experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that prior injury. These sequelae could include chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or scar tissue formation affecting function.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter where the primary reason for the visit is to address a current condition or complication stemming from a previously sustained laceration of a right forearm vein. This is appropriate for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of long-term issues related to the original trauma.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old right forearm vein laceration.
• This code is for the sequela of the injury, not the initial acute injury itself.