Laceration with foreign body of right ear, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or late effect resulting from a laceration of the right ear that involved a foreign body. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are residual issues or complications directly attributable to that past trauma.

This code is used when a patient presents with a current problem that is a direct sequela of a previously sustained laceration of the right ear with a foreign body. Documentation should clearly link the current condition (e.g., scar tissue, nerve damage, chronic pain, disfigurement) to the old injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific residual condition.
• Do not use this code for acute lacerations; use the appropriate acute injury code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela," "late effect," or clearly indicates a current problem resulting from a past injury.