Unspecified injury of left kidney, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late-effect complication stemming from an unspecified injury to the left kidney. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but a residual condition or problem related to that injury persists. The specific nature of the original kidney injury is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a past, unspecified injury to the left kidney. This applies when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of the original injury, but is being treated for a chronic issue or sequela. Examples include chronic pain, impaired kidney function, or other persistent complications attributable to the prior trauma.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic kidney disease, hydronephrosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past left kidney injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute or current injuries; those require codes from the acute injury chapters.