Unsp injury to L5 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an unspecified injury to the L5 level of the lumbar spinal cord. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting conditions directly resulting from a past, unspecified L5 spinal cord injury, such as chronic pain, motor weakness, or sensory deficits. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute injury is no longer being treated.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous L5 spinal cord injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or active L5 spinal cord injuries; those require acute injury codes.