Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a lasting effect or complication stemming from a nonvenomous insect bite on the patient's right shoulder. This could include chronic scarring, persistent discoloration, nerve damage, or other long-term issues that developed after the initial bite healed. The sequela indicates that the acute phase of the bite has passed, and the current condition is a direct consequence of that past injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or permanent change to their right shoulder that is directly attributable to a nonvenomous insect bite sustained in the past. This would be used for follow-up visits addressing the long-term impact, not the initial acute bite. Examples include managing hypertrophic scars or chronic pruritus at the site of a healed mosquito bite.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions, L81.3 for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current shoulder condition to a past nonvenomous insect bite.
• Do not use this code for acute insect bites; use codes from the T14 category for current injuries.