External constriction of scrotum and testes, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or residual effect resulting from an external constriction injury to the scrotum and testes. This could include chronic pain, altered sensation, tissue damage, or functional impairment that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a past external constriction injury of the scrotum and testes. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela, rather than the acute injury, is the primary focus of treatment.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of a previous injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior external constriction injury of the scrotum and testes.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.