Other injury of stomach, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a past injury to the stomach, excluding those specifically classified as superficial, contusion, laceration, or puncture. These sequelae can manifest as chronic pain, adhesions, strictures, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original stomach trauma.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a previously sustained stomach injury, and the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for patients presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications years after the initial gastric trauma.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to identify the original cause of the injury, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current stomach condition as a direct consequence of a past injury.
• Do not use for acute stomach injuries; this code is exclusively for sequelae.