Lacerat ulnar artery at wrs/hnd lv of left arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a laceration (a deep cut or tear) to the ulnar artery specifically located in the wrist or hand region of the patient's left arm. This indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past arterial damage.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the left ulnar artery at the wrist or hand level. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic pain, nerve damage, circulatory issues, or other persistent problems stemming from the original arterial injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past ulnar artery laceration.
• Verify the laterality (left arm) and anatomical specificity (ulnar artery, wrist/hand level) are explicitly stated in the medical record.