Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a laceration to a vein in the left forearm. This sequela could manifest as chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or scar tissue formation impacting venous function, occurring after the initial acute injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a past laceration of a left forearm vein. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing residual issues from the original injury, not the initial acute trauma.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous left forearm vein laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use an acute laceration code instead.