Oth injuries of right shoulder and upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect of a previously sustained injury to the right shoulder and upper arm, where the specific nature of the injury is not further detailed but falls outside of more specific categories. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to an old injury in this region.

Apply this code when documenting chronic pain, limited range of motion, weakness, or other persistent issues in the right shoulder and upper arm that are a direct consequence of a past injury. This is appropriate when the original acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects require ongoing medical attention. Examples include post-traumatic arthritis, chronic instability, or nerve damage from an old fracture or dislocation.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury of the right shoulder/upper arm.
• Always look for a more specific sequela code if the exact nature of the chronic condition (e.g., malunion, nonunion, arthritis) is known and has a dedicated code.
• This code requires a 7th character "S" for sequela, indicating the long-term nature of the condition.