Traumatic rupture of left ear drum, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a traumatic perforation of the eardrum in the left ear. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but residual issues or conditions directly attributable to that past trauma are now being addressed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions or symptoms that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained traumatic rupture of the left tympanic membrane, and the acute phase of the injury has passed. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to the prior traumatic event and specify the left ear.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Do not use for acute or initial traumatic ruptures; those require different seventh characters.
• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.