Injury of radial nerve at wrs/hnd lv of right arm, init

This code signifies damage to the radial nerve specifically located in the right wrist or hand region. This injury can manifest as sensory deficits (numbness, tingling) or motor weakness affecting the muscles controlled by the radial nerve in this area, such as those responsible for wrist extension or thumb abduction.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a new injury to the radial nerve affecting their right wrist or hand. This could be due to trauma, compression, or laceration in this specific anatomical area. Subsequent encounters for the same injury would require a different seventh character.

• Always confirm the laterality (right arm) and the specific nerve (radial) and location (wrist/hand level).
• Ensure this is the patient's first visit for this particular injury; otherwise, use a subsequent encounter seventh character.
• Look for documentation of the mechanism of injury and the resulting neurological deficits to support the diagnosis.