Sprain of carpal joint of left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a sprain of the carpal joint in the left wrist. This could include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues that developed as a direct consequence of the initial sprain, even after the acute phase has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to a past left carpal joint sprain. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues, or when the initial injury is no longer acute but its effects persist.

• Always use an additional code to identify the specific sequela, such as chronic pain (e.g., G89.29) or joint stiffness (e.g., M25.632).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left carpal joint sprain.
• Do not use for acute sprains; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.