Moderate laceration of right kidney, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a moderate laceration of the right kidney. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past trauma. These sequelae could include chronic pain, impaired renal function, or other persistent problems.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained moderate laceration to the right kidney. This is used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the ongoing effects. Examples include follow-up for chronic kidney disease secondary to the laceration, or persistent hematuria.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical moderate right kidney laceration.
• Verify the "S" seventh character for sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.