Oth injury of axillary artery, right side, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous injury to the right axillary artery, which was not a laceration, puncture, or contusion. These sequelae can include chronic pain, nerve damage due to vascular compromise, or persistent circulatory issues in the right upper extremity. The initial injury has healed, but its lasting impact is still present.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct result of a past, resolved injury to the right axillary artery, other than a laceration, puncture, or contusion. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic issues like post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm, chronic arterial insufficiency, or nerve compression secondary to the original arterial damage.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury of the right axillary artery.
• Do not use for acute or initial injury encounters; this code is exclusively for sequelae.