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

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous strain injury to a muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left wrist or hand, excluding those specifically categorized elsewhere. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting effects such as pain, weakness, or limited range of motion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms directly attributable to a past strain of a specified, but not otherwise classified, muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left wrist or hand. This applies to follow-up visits where the sequelae of the original injury are being managed, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous strain injury.
• This code requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Do not use for acute or subacute strains; those require different seventh characters.