Crush inj unsp part(s) of r wrist, hand and fingers, sequela

This code signifies a long-term effect or complication resulting from a crushing injury to any part of the right wrist, hand, or fingers. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly attributable to the original trauma. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other persistent functional deficits.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of ongoing problems stemming from a past crushing injury to the right wrist, hand, or fingers. This applies when the initial injury is no longer acute, but its lasting consequences are being addressed. Examples include managing chronic pain, physical therapy for stiffness, or surgical intervention for nerve entrapment due to scar tissue from the original crush.

• Always use a secondary code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., pain, scar, deformity, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past crushing injury of the right wrist, hand, or fingers.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute crushing injury; use an acute injury code from the S67.91- category instead.