Injury of nerve root of sacral spine, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect stemming from a past injury to a sacral nerve root. These sequelae can manifest as chronic pain, weakness, numbness, or altered sensation in the areas innervated by the affected sacral nerve(s), occurring after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are direct consequences of a previous sacral nerve root injury, such as persistent radiculopathy, neuropathic pain, or motor deficits that are no longer acute. This is appropriate for patients presenting for evaluation or management of these chronic issues, rather than the initial injury itself.

• Always use this code with an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past sacral nerve root injury.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and is crucial for proper code assignment.