Oth injury of intercostal blood vessels, right side, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previously sustained injury to blood vessels located between the ribs on the right side of the body. These sequelae can include persistent pain, nerve damage, or impaired function directly attributable to the original intercostal vascular trauma.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of an old injury to the right intercostal blood vessels, and the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient presents with ongoing issues stemming from the initial vascular damage, such as chronic pain or scar tissue affecting blood flow.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury of the right intercostal blood vessels.
• Verify the injury is "other specified," meaning it's not a laceration, puncture, or unspecified injury.