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

This code signifies a radial nerve injury located specifically at the wrist or hand level of the patient's right arm. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this particular nerve damage, rather than the initial treatment. Such an injury can result in sensory deficits or motor weakness in the distribution of the radial nerve in the hand and wrist.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or follow-up appointments, after the initial management of a right radial nerve injury at the wrist or hand. This applies when the patient is in the healing phase or receiving ongoing care for complications related to the original injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right arm and the wrist/hand level of the radial nerve injury.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed subsequent, indicating ongoing care rather than the initial acute treatment.
• Always code the underlying cause of the injury (e.g., fracture, laceration) first, if applicable, followed by this nerve injury code.