Lac w/o fb of abd wall, unsp q w/o penet perit cav, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect of a laceration to the abdominal wall that did not involve a foreign body and did not penetrate the peritoneal cavity. The specific quadrant of the abdomen is not documented. This code is used when the initial injury has resolved, but a lasting consequence, such as a scar or chronic pain, is being treated.

Apply this code when documenting the long-term effects or complications of a previously sustained abdominal wall laceration. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute injury is no longer present, but the patient is being managed for sequelae like scar tissue, adhesions, or persistent localized discomfort directly attributable to the past laceration.

• Ensure the "S" seventh character for sequela is appropriate, indicating a late effect of the injury.
• Confirm there is no documentation of a foreign body or penetration into the peritoneal cavity.
• If the specific abdominal quadrant is known, a more precise code should be selected.