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

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect from a past injury to the radial nerve specifically located at the wrist or hand level of the patient's right arm. These sequelae can manifest as chronic pain, weakness, sensory deficits, or functional limitations that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms directly attributable to a previous radial nerve injury in the right wrist or hand. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic nerve pain, muscle weakness, or sensory loss that is a direct consequence of the original trauma.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past injury of the radial nerve in the specified location.
• Confirm the laterality is correctly documented as "right arm."
• Verify the "S" seventh character for sequela is appropriate, indicating a late effect of the injury.