Inj ulnar artery at wrs/hnd lv of right arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previously sustained injury to the ulnar artery in the right wrist or hand. This could include conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or functional limitations directly attributable to the initial arterial trauma. The "other specified" aspect indicates that the injury is not a laceration, puncture, or contusion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of an old, resolved injury to the ulnar artery in the right wrist or hand. This applies to follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects. Examples include post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm, chronic arterial insufficiency, or persistent neuropathy linked to the initial arterial damage.

• Always assign a secondary code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage, circulatory impairment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past ulnar artery injury at the specified location.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; use the appropriate acute injury code from the S65.091 series.