Laceration without foreign body of left upper arm, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a laceration to the left upper arm that did not involve a foreign body at the time of the initial injury. It signifies that the acute phase of the laceration has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, scar tissue formation, restricted range of motion, or nerve damage in the left upper arm that are a direct consequence of a previously healed laceration. This applies when the patient is presenting for treatment of these persistent issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past laceration of the left upper arm.
• Verify that the original laceration did not involve a foreign body; otherwise, a different sequela code would be appropriate.