Sprain of unsp parts of right shoulder girdle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a sprain to an unspecified area within the right shoulder girdle. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past sprain.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the right shoulder girdle, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a previously sustained, unspecified sprain. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a prior sprain.
• Only use this code when the specific anatomical site of the sprain within the shoulder girdle is not documented.
• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness).