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

This diagnosis code indicates a prior injury to the radial nerve in the left wrist or hand region that is currently being treated or evaluated. It signifies that the patient is in the healing phase or undergoing follow-up care for the initial nerve damage. The injury could involve various forms of trauma affecting the nerve's function.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up for a previously diagnosed radial nerve injury in the left wrist/hand. Examples include physical therapy sessions, medication management for nerve pain, or follow-up appointments to assess nerve recovery after an initial injury. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" or indicates ongoing care for a previously diagnosed injury.
• Verify the laterality (left arm) and the specific nerve (radial) and location (wrist/hand level) are explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; a code with an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character would be appropriate then.