Lac w fb of abd wall, right upper q w penet perit cav, sqla

This code describes a past injury to the right upper quadrant of the abdominal wall that involved a laceration and retained foreign body, with the injury extending into the peritoneal cavity. As a "sequela" code, it indicates that this is a current problem directly resulting from that previous trauma.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition (e.g., chronic pain, infection, adhesions) that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, penetrating laceration with a foreign body in the right upper abdominal wall that reached the peritoneal cavity. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its long-term effects are being addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the specified past injury.
• Always use in conjunction with a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, adhesion formation).
• Verify the "sequela" status; if it's an acute injury, a different code from the S31.62- series would be appropriate.