Laceration of liver, unspecified degree, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a past laceration of the liver, where the specific severity of the original injury is not documented. It signifies that the patient is currently experiencing issues directly attributable to a previous liver tear.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a condition or symptom that is a residual effect of a prior liver laceration, and the original injury's grade (e.g., minor, moderate, severe) was not specified. This is appropriate for follow-up care related to chronic problems stemming from the old injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past liver laceration.
• Do not use this code for acute or current liver lacerations; use the appropriate acute injury code.