Laceration of blood vessels at forarm lv, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a laceration to a blood vessel in the left forearm, excluding the main arteries or veins. This could include issues like chronic pain, nerve damage, or impaired function directly attributable to the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to a minor blood vessel in the left forearm. This is used after the initial acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is experiencing residual effects.

• Always use a secondary code to identify the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous forearm blood vessel laceration.
• This code indicates a sequela, not an acute injury; verify the encounter is for a late effect.