Unspecified sprain of left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past, unspecified sprain injury to the left wrist that is now causing a residual condition or complication. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its effects persist, requiring ongoing management or impacting current health status. The specific nature of the original sprain is not documented.

Use this code when a patient presents with a chronic or residual symptom (e.g., pain, stiffness, weakness) in the left wrist that is directly attributable to a previously sustained, unspecified sprain. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses the long-term consequences or complications.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current wrist condition to a prior unspecified sprain.
• Do not use for acute sprains; those require codes from the S63.502- series without the "S" seventh character.