Unsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified injury to the muscles, fascia, or tendons within the pelvic region. It indicates that the original acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience symptoms or functional limitations directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, weakness, or restricted movement in the pelvis that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, but unspecified, muscle, fascia, or tendon injury. This applies when the initial injury is no longer active but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always sequence this 'S' code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past pelvic muscle, fascia, or tendon injury, even if the exact nature of the original injury was not specified.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for the late effects or complications.