Moderate laceration of left kidney, sequela

This code indicates a moderate laceration of the left kidney, meaning a significant tear or cut in the kidney tissue, that is now a sequela. A sequela is a condition that is a residual effect or complication of an earlier injury or disease, even after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

This code is used when a patient presents with a current condition or complication directly resulting from a previously sustained moderate laceration of the left kidney. This could include chronic pain, hydronephrosis, or impaired renal function that is documented as a direct consequence of the past kidney injury. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term effects.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic kidney disease, hydronephrosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous moderate left kidney laceration.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising from the initial injury, not the acute injury itself.