Laceration without foreign body of right upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous laceration to the right upper arm, where no foreign object was embedded at the time of the original injury. This could include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or restricted range of motion directly attributable to the healed wound.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past laceration to their right upper arm. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing issues related to the old injury, rather than the initial acute wound.

• Always sequence this 'S' (sequela) code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right upper arm laceration.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute laceration itself; those require active treatment codes.