Laceration without foreign body of larynx, sequela

This code indicates a long-term effect or complication resulting from a past laceration to the larynx, where no foreign object was involved in the original injury. It signifies that the initial laryngeal laceration has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the larynx without a foreign body. Documentation should clearly link the current sequela (e.g., chronic dysphonia, laryngeal stenosis) to the historical laryngeal laceration.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., dysphonia, laryngeal stenosis) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the current condition is a "sequela of" or "due to prior" laryngeal laceration.
• Do not use for acute lacerations; those require acute injury codes.