Crushing injury of unspecified hand, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a crushing injury to an unspecified hand. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, nerve damage, muscle weakness, or functional limitations that persist after the initial injury has healed. It indicates that the original crushing injury is no longer acute but has left lasting consequences.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of residual conditions directly attributable to a past crushing injury of the hand, where the specific hand (left or right) is not documented. This applies to follow-up visits for chronic issues like post-traumatic arthritis, contractures, or persistent sensory deficits. It should be assigned after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always assign a secondary code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past crushing injury of the hand.
• Do not use this code for acute crushing injuries; refer to the acute injury codes in the S67 category.