Superficial foreign body of unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a persistent issue or complication arising from a foreign object previously embedded superficially in an unspecified wrist. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but a lasting effect or condition remains due to the foreign body.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term consequence, such as chronic pain, scar tissue, or nerve damage, directly attributable to a superficial foreign body in the wrist that is no longer present. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela, not the acute foreign body presence, is the focus of treatment.

• Always use a seventh character 'S' for sequela codes.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past superficial foreign body in the wrist.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter when the foreign body is still present; use an acute foreign body code instead.