Unspecified injury of axillary artery, right side, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified injury to the axillary artery on the right side. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting issues directly attributable to that past trauma.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a previous, unspecified injury to the right axillary artery. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, or impaired circulation in the right upper extremity that developed after the initial acute injury has healed. It should be used for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent sequelae.

• Assign this code only for conditions that are residual effects of a previously treated or healed acute injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve palsy) if applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past axillary artery injury and specifies the right side.