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

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous injury to the radial artery in the right wrist or hand. This could include conditions like chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past, resolved injury to the right radial artery at the wrist or hand level. This is used for follow-up encounters where the acute injury has healed but its lasting impact is being addressed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary sequela condition (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous injury of the right radial artery.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for sequelae.