Unspecified injury of pleura, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication stemming from an unspecified injury to the pleura, the membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity. It indicates that the original acute pleural injury has resolved, but its lasting impact or consequence is now being addressed. The specific nature of the original injury is not documented or is unknown.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct result of a past, unspecified pleural injury. This applies when the initial injury itself is no longer active, but its sequelae, such as chronic pain, adhesions, or restrictive lung disease, are being treated.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is used for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Code the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pleural pain, pleural adhesions) first, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis.
• Only use this code when the documentation explicitly links the current condition to a past unspecified pleural injury.