Open bite of nose, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an open bite injury to the nose. This could include chronic scarring, disfigurement, functional impairment such as breathing difficulties, or persistent infection that developed as a direct result of the initial open wound. The "sequela" indicates that the acute injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting the treatment or evaluation of a patient experiencing a residual condition directly attributable to a previously sustained open bite of the nose. Documentation must clearly link the current complaint or finding to the prior injury, indicating that the initial wound has resolved but its aftermath persists. This code is appropriate for follow-up care addressing chronic issues rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., a code for scar, deformity, or chronic rhinitis).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the condition is a "sequela" or "due to old injury" of an open bite to the nose.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute open bite injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code from the S01.2- category.