Contusion of unspecified wrist, sequela

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

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms from a wrist contusion that occurred in the past, and the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the focus is on managing the chronic effects of the injury rather than the acute treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous wrist contusion.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the wrist is not specified in the medical record.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable.