Open bite of abd wall, periumb rgn w/o penet perit cav, sqla

This code describes a healed or chronic open wound in the periumbilical region of the abdominal wall that did not extend into the peritoneal cavity. It signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, non-healing sinus tract) directly attributable to a past open bite injury to the periumbilical area that did not penetrate the peritoneal cavity. It should be used when the acute injury has resolved and the patient is being treated for a residual condition.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela.
• Do not use for acute injuries; refer to the appropriate acute injury code.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain) in addition to this code.