Unspecified superficial injury of left ear, sequela

This code signifies a long-term effect or complication resulting from a superficial injury to the left ear, where the specific nature of the original injury (e.g., abrasion, blister, contusion) is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but a residual condition, such as scarring or chronic pain, persists.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a sequela (late effect) of an unspecified superficial injury to the left ear. This typically applies to encounters for managing the residual effects of a past injury, not the acute injury itself. Documentation should specify "sequela" or describe a chronic condition directly attributable to a prior superficial ear injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific residual condition (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Do not use this code for acute superficial injuries; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code (e.g., S00.412A).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current condition to a past superficial injury of the left ear and specifies it as a sequela.