Laceration of pleura, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or late effect resulting from a previous laceration of the pleura, the membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues or complications directly attributable to that past laceration are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as pleural adhesions, chronic pain, or respiratory compromise that are directly linked to a prior laceration of the pleura. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is presenting for treatment of these persistent sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., pleural adhesions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past pleural laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute laceration; use the acute injury code instead.