Unsp injury of axillary or brach vein, right side, sequela

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

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of an old, unspecified injury to the right axillary or brachial vein. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute but has left a lasting impact, such as chronic pain, venous insufficiency, or scarring affecting the vein.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is used for sequela codes, indicating a late effect.
• Code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, venous insufficiency) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Documentation must clearly link the current condition to a past injury of the right axillary or brachial vein.