Pnctr w fb of r frnt wl of thorax w/o penet thor cav, sqla

This code describes a puncture wound on the right anterior chest wall where a foreign object remains embedded, but the injury does not extend into the thoracic cavity. It specifically indicates that this is a sequela, meaning it represents a late effect or complication of an initial injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a persistent foreign body from a previous puncture wound to the right front of the chest, and imaging confirms no intrathoracic involvement. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the long-term effects or complications of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of a foreign body and specifies the right front wall of the thorax.
• Confirm that the injury is explicitly noted as without penetration into the thoracic cavity.
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning this code is used for complications or late effects of the initial injury, not the initial acute injury itself.