Open bite of left breast, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a past open bite injury to the left breast. It indicates that the initial wound has healed, but residual issues, such as scarring, functional impairment, or chronic pain, are still present and being treated.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of persistent problems directly attributable to a previously sustained open bite wound of the left breast. It should be used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is experiencing sequelae.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past open bite injury.
• Do not use for acute or initial encounters for the open bite injury itself.