Laceration of radial artery at forarm lv, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous laceration to the radial artery in the left forearm. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that specific trauma.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or functional limitations in the left forearm that are a direct consequence of a past laceration to the radial artery. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the ongoing sequelae.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific late effect or complication being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nerve palsy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior radial artery laceration in the left forearm.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use the appropriate acute laceration code for the initial encounter.