Inj flexor musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons of any finger other than the thumb, located at the wrist or hand level. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, weakness, or limited range of motion that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of an old injury to the flexor structures of a finger (excluding the thumb) at the wrist or hand. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the lasting effects of such an injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past flexor injury of the specified finger and location.
• Verify the injury is to a finger other than the thumb and is located at the wrist or hand level.