Strain of musc/fasc/tend at wrs/hnd lv, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of a strain injury to muscles, fascia, or tendons in the right wrist or hand, excluding those specifically identified elsewhere. This indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to the original strain.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the right wrist or hand, where these symptoms are a direct consequence of a previously sustained muscle, fascia, or tendon strain. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing long-term effects rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always assign a secondary code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past strain injury of the specified right hand/wrist structures.
• Do not use for acute or subacute strains; those require an initial or subsequent encounter code.