Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend r mid fngr at wrs/hnd lv, sqla

This code signifies a past injury involving a tear or cut to the flexor muscle, its surrounding fascia, and the associated tendon in the right middle finger. The injury occurred specifically at the wrist or hand level, and the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to this previous laceration.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term effects, complications, or sequelae arising from a previously sustained laceration of the flexor structures of the right middle finger. This includes conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or nerve damage that are directly attributable to the original injury. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration as a sequela.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is specifically for residual effects.
• Verify the laterality (right) and specific digit (middle finger) are accurately documented.