Contusion of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to the right wrist that is a residual effect or late complication of an initial injury. It indicates that the acute phase of the contusion has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term consequence such as chronic pain, stiffness, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the original trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms in the right wrist that are a direct result of a previously sustained contusion. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is managing the lingering effects of the initial injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is known and still relevant.
• Do not use this code for acute contusions; those require an active injury code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the connection between the current symptoms and the past wrist contusion.