Lacerat blood vessels at ank/ft level, right leg, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from a laceration to a blood vessel in the right ankle or foot. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing a related condition or complication, such as pain, scar tissue, or impaired function, directly attributable to the original laceration.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a laceration to a blood vessel in their right ankle or foot, and the current encounter addresses a long-term consequence of that injury. This includes scenarios where the patient presents with chronic pain, nerve damage, or vascular insufficiency stemming from the original trauma after the acute phase has passed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior laceration of a blood vessel.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use the appropriate acute laceration code instead.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture) in addition to this sequela code.