Avulsion of right eye, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from a prior avulsion injury to the right eye. An avulsion refers to the forceful tearing away of the eye from its socket, which can lead to permanent damage and ongoing issues. The "sequela" indicates that the current condition is a direct consequence of that past traumatic event.

This code is appropriate when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a direct result of a previously sustained avulsion of the right eye. Documentation should clearly link the current presentation to the past eye avulsion, such as chronic pain, vision impairment, or structural deformities stemming from the original injury. This code would be used after the initial healing phase of the acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific current manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, blindness).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the right eye was involved and that the current condition is a sequela of an avulsion, not another type of eye injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute avulsion injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code from the S05 category.