Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of r wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous traumatic tear of a collateral ligament in the patient's right wrist. This could include persistent pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other functional deficits directly attributable to the original injury after the acute phase has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues related to a past traumatic rupture of a right wrist collateral ligament. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic symptoms or complications, or when a patient seeks treatment for a problem that developed as a direct consequence of the original injury, even if the initial injury occurred months or years prior.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior traumatic collateral ligament rupture of the right wrist.
• Do not use for acute or subacute injuries; this code is exclusively for late effects.