External constriction of right ear, sequela

This code signifies a lasting effect or complication resulting from an external constriction injury to the right ear. This could include chronic pain, altered sensation, scarring, or deformity that persists after the initial injury has healed. It indicates that the original constricting force is no longer present, but its consequences remain.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a residual condition of the right ear directly attributable to a past external constriction injury. This applies to follow-up encounters where the sequela is being addressed, not the acute injury itself. Physician notes should specify the chronic nature of the complaint and its link to a prior constriction.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic, residual condition from a past constriction.
• Do not use for acute or current external constriction injuries; those require acute injury codes.