Minor laceration of liver, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained, less severe laceration of the liver. It indicates that the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past liver injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a resolved minor liver laceration. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial injury has healed, but persistent problems related to it are being addressed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela or complication being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past minor liver laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for residual effects.