Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at forarm lv, sqla

This code signifies a past injury involving a laceration to the flexor muscles, fascia, and tendons of the right ring finger, specifically at the forearm level. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that original laceration, even if the original wound has healed.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term complication, such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or nerve damage, directly attributable to a previously sustained laceration of the right ring finger's flexor structures at the forearm. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to the lasting effects of the initial injury, not the acute injury itself.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration of the right ring finger flexor structures at the forearm.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is specifically for sequelae.
• Verify laterality (right) and finger (ring) are accurately documented to support this specific code.