Traumatic rupture of collat ligament of unsp wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a traumatic tear of a collateral ligament in an unspecified wrist. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual problems directly related to that past trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a chronic issue, such as pain, instability, or limited range of motion, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained traumatic collateral ligament rupture of the wrist. This would be used after the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the sequelae.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past traumatic collateral ligament rupture.
• Verify that the wrist laterality is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.