Injury of oth nerves at lower leg level, right leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a past injury to any nerve in the right lower leg, excluding the peroneal, tibial, or plantar nerves. This could manifest as chronic pain, weakness, numbness, or altered sensation that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual symptoms from a previous injury to an unspecified nerve in the right lower leg. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter is for the management of these lasting effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury occurred in the right lower leg and specifies "other" nerves if the exact nerve is not identified.
• Confirm the encounter is for the late effect of the injury, not the acute injury itself.