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

This code signifies a past injury to the left upper quadrant of the abdominal wall, specifically a laceration that extended into the peritoneal cavity, but without any retained foreign body. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that is the result of the initial injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for complications or long-term effects directly attributable to a previously sustained penetrating laceration of the left upper abdominal wall. This could include chronic pain, adhesions, scar tissue complications, or other issues stemming from the original injury. It is not for the initial acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the specified past penetrating laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of the acute injury; use an acute laceration code instead.
• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific complication or condition being treated.