Unspecified injury of right shoulder and upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect of an unspecified injury to the right shoulder or upper arm. It is used when the original acute injury is no longer present, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or weakness in the right shoulder or upper arm that are a direct consequence of a previous, unspecified injury. This is appropriate when the acute phase of the initial injury has resolved, and the current encounter addresses these lasting effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past, unspecified injury of the right shoulder or upper arm.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates a sequela, meaning it's a late effect of the injury.