Pnctr of abd wall w fb, r low q w/o penet perit cav, sqla

This code describes a past injury to the right lower abdominal wall caused by a sharp object that left a foreign body embedded in the tissue. Importantly, the injury did not extend into the abdominal cavity, and the code indicates that this is a long-term consequence or complication of the original wound.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues (e.g., pain, infection, scar tissue formation) related to a previously sustained puncture wound of the right lower abdomen that involved a foreign body. This code is appropriate when the initial injury did not breach the peritoneum and the current encounter addresses a sequela.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the current encounter addresses a complication or residual effect of the original injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of a foreign body and explicitly rules out peritoneal penetration.
• Do not use for initial encounters of acute injuries; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with the correct seventh character.