Sprain of posterior cruciate ligament of right knee, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from a previous injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the right knee. This could encompass chronic instability, persistent pain, degenerative changes, or other ongoing issues directly attributable to the original PCL sprain. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting the treatment or evaluation of a patient experiencing residual problems from a past right PCL sprain. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic PCL insufficiency, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, or persistent functional limitations that are a direct result of the old injury. It should be applied when the current encounter is for the sequela, not the acute injury itself.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous right PCL sprain.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current PCL sprain; use the appropriate acute injury code.