Laceration of intercostal blood vessels, right side, sequela

This code indicates a laceration of the blood vessels located between the ribs on the right side of the chest, specifically as a long-term consequence or complication of an initial injury. This could manifest as persistent bleeding, scarring, or other chronic issues stemming from the original vascular trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems directly attributable to a past laceration of the right intercostal blood vessels. This applies to follow-up encounters where the sequelae of the original injury are being treated or evaluated, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous intercostal vessel laceration.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury; this code is exclusively for sequelae.
• Verify laterality (right side) is explicitly stated in the clinical notes.