Open bite of unspecified ear, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an open bite injury to an unspecified ear. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has resolved, but residual issues or conditions related to the original open wound are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained open bite to the ear. Documentation should clearly link the current problem to the past injury, often using terms like "due to prior open bite," "scarring from," or "deformity secondary to."

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, deformity, chronic infection).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the current condition is a sequela of a past open bite to the ear.
• Avoid using this code for acute open bite injuries; those require acute injury codes.