Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous injury to the muscles, fascia, or tendons within the abdominal region. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to an old abdominal strain, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with persistent pain, weakness, or functional limitations in the abdomen due to a prior muscle, fascia, or tendon strain. This is appropriate for conditions that have passed the acute healing phase and are now considered long-term effects of the initial injury.

• Always use this "S" seventh character for sequela when the condition is a late effect of a previous injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial abdominal strains; those require an "A" (initial encounter) or "D" (subsequent encounter) seventh character.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for specific symptoms (e.g., abdominal pain) if they are not fully encompassed by the strain diagnosis.