Laceration without foreign body of left forearm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect of a laceration on the left forearm that did not involve a foreign body. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but there are ongoing consequences or late effects, such as scarring, chronic pain, or limited range of motion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a condition that is a direct result of a past laceration to the left forearm, where the original wound has closed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing complications or long-term issues stemming from the initial injury, rather than the acute laceration itself.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left forearm laceration.
• Do not use for acute lacerations; use the appropriate acute laceration code for initial treatment.