Laceration of right quadriceps musc/fasc/tend, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual effect of a laceration to the quadriceps muscle, its surrounding fascia, and/or its associated tendons in the right leg. This indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is experiencing a lasting complication or condition directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or scar tissue, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the right quadriceps. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses the long-term sequelae.

• Requires a seventh character of "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the current condition is a late effect of the original injury.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for an active, healing laceration.
• Always link to an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is known and relevant to the sequela.