Crushing injury of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a crushing injury to the right wrist. This could encompass chronic pain, nerve damage, restricted range of motion, or other persistent issues that developed as a direct consequence of the initial crushing trauma. The "sequela" designation indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting impact continues to affect the patient.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a past crushing injury to the right wrist, and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment for the original injury. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic complications such as post-traumatic arthritis, scar tissue limitations, or ongoing neurological deficits.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous crushing injury of the right wrist.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are being treated.