Late effect of open wound of extremities without mention of tendon injury

This code signifies a residual condition or complication arising from a previously sustained open wound of an extremity, where there was no associated tendon injury. It indicates that the initial wound has healed, but its lasting effects, such as scarring, chronic pain, or functional impairment, are still present.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current health problem directly attributable to an open wound of an arm or leg that occurred in the past. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to the prior open wound and explicitly state the absence of tendon involvement in the original injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific late effect (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation specifies "late effect" or "sequela" and clearly excludes tendon injury from the original wound.
• Distinguish from current open wounds or acute complications; this code is for resolved wounds with ongoing consequences.