Strain flexor musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at forarm lv, sqla

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous strain injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, and tendons of the right index finger, specifically at the forearm level. This indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting effects such as pain, weakness, or limited range of motion.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, decreased function) directly attributable to a past strain of the right index finger flexor structures at the forearm. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term complications, not the initial acute injury.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition resulting from a prior injury.
• Verify the affected digit is the right index finger and the injury location is at the forearm level.
• Do not use for acute or initial injury encounters; those require an acute strain code.