Other specified sprain of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a sprain of the right wrist, where the specific type of sprain is known but not classified under more specific codes. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience issues directly related to that past sprain.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other persistent symptoms in the right wrist, and the medical record clearly links these issues to a previously sustained, specified but not otherwise classified, right wrist sprain. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the sprain has passed, and the current encounter addresses the lasting consequences.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or "late effect" of a right wrist sprain.
• Verify the sprain was "other specified" and not a ligament tear or fracture.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness).