Contusion of nose, sequela

This code signifies a contusion of the nose, indicating bruising or injury to the nasal soft tissues, occurring as a late effect or complication of an initial injury. It describes the residual effects of a past nasal contusion, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a patient is presenting for treatment or evaluation of a persistent issue directly attributable to a previous nasal contusion. This is appropriate when the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience symptoms such as chronic pain, deformity, or other long-term sequelae.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the nasal contusion is a past injury and the current encounter addresses its late effects.
• Do not use for acute nasal contusions; those require an acute injury code.