Laceration of gallbladder, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from a previous laceration of the gallbladder. This indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are ongoing issues directly attributable to that past trauma, such as adhesions, scarring, or chronic pain.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained gallbladder laceration, after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This would include follow-up encounters for chronic pain, functional impairment, or other persistent problems linked to the original laceration.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic cholecystitis, adhesions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past gallbladder laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of a gallbladder laceration; use the appropriate acute injury code.