Injury of unsp nerve at forearm level, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from an injury to an unspecified nerve in the right forearm. The original injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past nerve damage. This could include persistent pain, weakness, sensory deficits, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing neurological deficits in the right forearm, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a previous, unspecified nerve injury at that anatomical level. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current treatment addresses the chronic sequelae.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or indicates a chronic, residual condition stemming from a past injury.
• Verify the laterality (right arm) and anatomical site (forearm level) are clearly specified in the clinical notes.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute injury code for the initial encounter.