Oth injury of superficial palmar arch of right hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous injury to the superficial palmar arch in the right hand. This could include persistent pain, weakness, numbness, or other functional deficits directly attributable to the original trauma to this specific arterial structure. The injury itself is no longer acute, but its lasting consequences are still present.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct residual effect of an old, resolved injury to the superficial palmar arch of the right hand. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues stemming from the original trauma, such as nerve damage, scar tissue affecting blood flow, or chronic pain syndromes.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury of the superficial palmar arch.
• Verify the injury is to the right hand and specifically the superficial palmar arch, not the deep arch or other hand arteries.