Laceration without foreign body of right wrist, sequela

This code indicates a past laceration on the right wrist that did not involve a foreign body, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that injury. This could include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the original laceration.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (late effect) of a healed laceration on the right wrist that was initially without a foreign body. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing issues related to the original injury, long after the acute phase has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right wrist laceration without a foreign body.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for a sequela; it indicates a late effect of the injury.