Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend r thm at forarm lv, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, and/or tendons of the right thumb, specifically at the forearm level, that has resulted in a current, ongoing condition or complication. This could include chronic pain, stiffness, weakness, limited range of motion, or other residual effects directly attributable to the original laceration.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current sequela (e.g., chronic pain, functional impairment, scar tissue complications) that is a direct result of a previously sustained laceration to the flexor structures of the right thumb at the forearm level. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term effects, not the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior laceration of the right thumb flexor structures at the forearm.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for a sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of a previous injury.