Open bite of lip, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an open bite injury to the lip. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but residual issues, such as scarring, deformity, or functional impairment, persist due to the original trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a previous open bite of the lip. Documentation should clearly state the sequela (e.g., "scarring from old lip laceration") and link it to the prior injury. This code is used for conditions that are no longer acute but are a direct consequence of the original injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, deformity).
• Do not use this code for acute open bite injuries; those require acute injury codes.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the "sequela of" or "due to old injury" to support its use.