Avulsion of left eye, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior avulsion injury to the left eye. An avulsion refers to the complete or partial tearing away of the eyeball from its socket. The "sequela" indicates that the current condition is a late effect of this original traumatic event.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a current condition or disability directly resulting from a past avulsion of the left eye. This could include chronic pain, vision impairment, orbital deformity, or other persistent issues. The medical record must clearly link the current problem to the historical eye avulsion.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., blindness, chronic pain, orbital defect).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the laterality (left eye) and the "sequela" aspect, not an acute injury.
• Distinguish from acute avulsion injuries (S05.72XA, S05.72AD) which are used for the initial encounter or subsequent encounters during active treatment.