Puncture wound without foreign body of nose, sequela

This code signifies a puncture wound to the nose that has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to the original injury. It indicates that no foreign object was present in the wound at the time of the initial injury or during subsequent treatment.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a past puncture wound to the nose without a foreign body, and the current encounter addresses a long-term consequence of that injury. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, altered sensation, or structural deformity resulting from the original puncture. The medical record must specify the sequela and link it to the previous nasal puncture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition directly resulting from a past puncture wound.
• Do not use for acute puncture wounds; those require an acute injury code.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).