Unspecified injury of other intra-abdominal organs, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication arising from an unspecified injury to an intra-abdominal organ other than those specifically classified (e.g., spleen, liver, kidney, adrenal gland, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, gallbladder, pancreas). It indicates that the original injury's acute phase has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or sequela.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a sequela from an unspecified injury to an intra-abdominal organ not covered by more specific codes. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic pain, adhesions, or functional impairment directly attributable to a past, ill-defined intra-abdominal organ injury. It should be assigned after the acute phase of the injury has concluded.

• Always sequence this code second, after the code identifying the specific nature of the sequela.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific code for the injured organ or the type of injury is available.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the current condition to a past, unspecified intra-abdominal organ injury.