Laceration of muscle and tendon of head, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previous laceration injury to the muscles and/or tendons of the head. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but ongoing issues related to that laceration persist. These sequelae could include chronic pain, restricted movement, scarring, or nerve damage.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a past laceration of the head's muscles or tendons. Documentation should clearly link the current complaint to a previously sustained laceration, often years after the initial injury. This code is appropriate for follow-up care addressing these chronic issues.

• Always use this "S" seventh character for sequela when the acute phase of the injury has passed.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute laceration; refer to the appropriate acute injury code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the connection between the current condition and the prior head muscle/tendon laceration.