Laceration without foreign body of unsp breast, sequela

This code describes a past injury to an unspecified breast, specifically a laceration that did not involve a foreign body, and is now presenting with a residual effect or complication. The original laceration has healed, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that prior injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current problem (e.g., scar pain, disfigurement, restricted movement) that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to an unspecified breast. It should be used when the initial acute injury has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the long-term effects.

• Always assign a secondary code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration.
• This code is for an unspecified breast; if the laterality is known, a more specific code should be used.