Crushing injury of unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a crushing injury to an unspecified wrist. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms, functional limitations, or complications directly attributable to the original trauma.

Apply this code when documenting chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nerve damage, or other persistent issues in the wrist that are a direct consequence of a past crushing injury. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase of the acute injury has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current wrist condition to a previous crushing injury.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is seen for the residual effects of a past injury.