Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right wrist, sequela

This code indicates a past injury involving a complete tear or severe disruption of a ligament in the right wrist, excluding the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb, that is now causing ongoing symptoms or complications. The "sequela" designation signifies that this code is used for the late effects or residual conditions of the initial traumatic rupture, not the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other long-term issues directly resulting from a previously sustained traumatic rupture of a non-thumb ulnar collateral ligament in the right wrist. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial acute treatment phase has concluded.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a prior traumatic ligament rupture of the right wrist.
• Verify that the specific ligament involved is not the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb, as that has a distinct code.
• Confirm the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.