External constriction of right wrist, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from an external constriction injury to the right wrist. This could include chronic pain, nerve damage, circulatory issues, or functional impairment that persists after the initial injury has healed. The sequela implies that the original constricting force is no longer present, but its lasting effects are still evident.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition or complication directly attributable to a past external constriction injury of the right wrist. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for the residual effects of such an injury, rather than the acute injury itself. Examples include ongoing therapy for nerve damage or persistent swelling years after a tight bandage was removed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve palsy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past external constriction injury of the right wrist.
• Do not use this code for acute or current external constriction; those require codes from the initial injury phase.