Strain of musc/tend the rotator cuff of l shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect resulting from a previous strain injury to the muscles and/or tendons of the rotator cuff in the patient's left shoulder. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past strain.

Apply this code when documenting chronic pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the left shoulder that are a direct consequence of a previously diagnosed rotator cuff strain. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these ongoing problems, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past rotator cuff strain.
• Do not use for acute or subacute rotator cuff strains; those require different codes.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, adhesive capsulitis).