Unsp inj musc/tend the rotator cuff of r shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from an unspecified injury to the muscles and tendons comprising the rotator cuff in the patient's right shoulder. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but residual symptoms or conditions persist as a consequence.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the right shoulder that are directly attributable to a past, unspecified rotator cuff injury. It should be used when the specific nature of the original injury (e.g., tear, strain) is not documented or is unknown, and the encounter is for managing these sequelae.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous rotator cuff injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute injury code.
• If the specific type of rotator cuff injury is known and documented, a more specific sequela code should be chosen.