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

This code signifies a past injury to the flexor muscle, fascia, and tendon of the right ring finger, specifically at the wrist and hand level. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from the original laceration, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or functional impairment, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the flexor structures of the right ring finger. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing long-term effects after the initial healing phase of the acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar formation, contracture, chronic pain).
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; a code from the S66.11- or S66.10- series would be appropriate for the initial encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past laceration of the right ring finger flexor structures.