Contusion of right front wall of thorax, sequela

This code describes a bruise or injury to the soft tissues of the right anterior chest wall, specifically when the effects of the original injury are still present after the acute phase has passed. This could include persistent pain, tenderness, scarring, or other long-term complications resulting from the initial contusion.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a contusion to the right front wall of the thorax and is now presenting with residual symptoms or complications. This applies to situations where the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still being addressed.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury was due to an external cause.
• Do not use this code for acute contusions; instead, use the appropriate acute contusion code (e.g., S20.211A, S20.211D).
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "sequela" nature of the condition, indicating that the current presentation is a residual effect of a past injury.