Strain of musc/fasc/tend at forearm level, unsp arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a strain to muscles, fascia, or tendons in the forearm, excluding those specifically identified as flexor or extensor muscles. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition that is the late effect or residual of an initial injury, not the acute injury itself. The specific arm affected is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or residual issue resulting from a previously sustained, unspecified strain of the forearm's other muscles, fascia, or tendons. This would apply to conditions like persistent pain, weakness, or limited range of motion directly attributable to an old forearm strain, where the original injury is no longer acute.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past forearm strain.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute strain code.