Lacerat musc/fasc/tend long hd bicep, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a tear or cut to the muscle, fascia, and/or tendon of the long head of the biceps in the right arm, where the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications from that initial injury. These sequelae could include chronic pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other long-term issues directly attributable to the original laceration.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems or conditions that are a direct result of a previously sustained laceration to the long head of the biceps in their right arm. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, functional deficits, or other persistent sequelae after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to a past laceration of the specified biceps head.
• This "S" code (sequela) should be used for residual effects, not for the initial acute injury or during the active healing phase.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).