Strain of musc/fasc/tend at thigh level, left thigh, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous strain injury to muscles, fascia, or tendons in the left thigh, excluding the quadriceps, adductor, and hamstring muscle groups. It indicates that the patient is experiencing long-term effects or complications from an earlier, acute strain to other specified soft tissues in this region.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other ongoing issues directly attributable to a past strain of a non-quadriceps, non-adductor, non-hamstring muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left thigh. This applies when the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are being treated or evaluated.

• Always assign a "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are the late effects of an injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous strain injury of the left thigh's "other specified" muscles, fascia, or tendons.
• Do not use for acute strains; refer to the appropriate acute strain codes for initial encounters.