Lacerat radial artery at wrs/hnd lv of right arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a laceration to the radial artery in the right wrist or hand. This could include issues such as chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or functional limitations that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions directly attributable to a past laceration of the right radial artery at the wrist or hand level, after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing residual problems from the original trauma.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous radial artery laceration.
• Code any current, specific manifestations of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve palsy) in addition to this sequela code.