Strain flexor musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, right arm, sqla

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect injury involving a strain of a flexor muscle, its fascia, or tendon in the right forearm, excluding the flexor pollicis longus and other specified flexors. This indicates a past injury that is now presenting with residual symptoms or complications.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, weakness, or limited range of motion in the right forearm due to a previously sustained flexor muscle strain. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the injury has passed, but the patient continues to experience sequelae.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right arm" and specifies the injury as a "strain" of a flexor muscle/tendon.
• Confirm the encounter is for a sequela, indicating a chronic or late effect of the initial injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; an acute strain code would be more appropriate in those instances.