Unsp injury of vein at forearm level, right arm, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from an unspecified injury to a vein in the right forearm. This could encompass various complications such as chronic pain, scarring, or impaired circulation that persist after the initial acute injury has resolved. The specific nature of the original venous injury is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a past, unspecified injury to a vein in their right forearm. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela is being managed, and the original injury is no longer acute. It should be used when the documentation clearly links the current issue to a previous venous injury in the specified location.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the laterality (right arm) and the anatomical site (forearm level) of the original venous injury.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the original injury.