Inj flexor musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at wrs/hnd lv, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a previous injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons of the right ring finger, specifically at the wrist or hand level. This could include conditions like chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or nerve damage that persists after the initial healing phase of the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to an old injury involving the flexor structures of the right ring finger. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing the residual effects of a past trauma, rather than an acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated (e.g., chronic pain, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past injury of the right ring finger's flexor structures.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with the initial encounter or subsequent encounter seventh character.