Puncture wound without foreign body of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the right wrist caused by a sharp object penetrating the skin, where no foreign material was left embedded. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from that previous puncture wound. This could include chronic pain, scar tissue, nerve damage, or limited range of motion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem or condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained puncture wound to the right wrist, and it has been definitively established that no foreign body was present at the time of the original injury or subsequently removed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing long-term effects.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior puncture wound of the right wrist.
• Verify that the original injury was indeed a puncture wound and explicitly stated "without foreign body."