Oth injury of deep palmar arch of unspecified hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect from a previously sustained injury to the deep palmar arch in an unspecified hand. It indicates that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience symptoms or functional impairment directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, weakness, or nerve damage in the hand that are directly linked to an old injury of the deep palmar arch. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses the lasting consequences.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury of the deep palmar arch.
• Do not use for acute injuries; refer to the appropriate acute injury codes for initial encounters.