Pnctr of abd wall w/o fb, l flank with penet perit cav, sqla

This code signifies a past injury to the left flank of the abdomen, specifically a puncture wound that extended into the peritoneal cavity, but did not involve a foreign object. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from this previous injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, adhesion formation, or other long-term complications) directly attributable to a previously sustained puncture wound of the left flank that penetrated the peritoneal cavity. This code is appropriate when the initial acute injury has healed, but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past puncture wound of the left flank with peritoneal penetration.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.