Other injury of pleura, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication stemming from a previous injury to the pleura, the membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity. This could include chronic pleural thickening, adhesions, or other persistent structural changes that developed as a result of an initial pleural trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past injury of the pleura, after the acute phase of the original injury has resolved. Examples include chronic pain, restrictive lung disease, or persistent effusions that are a direct consequence of a prior pleural injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary condition or manifestation of the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current pleural issue to a specific, previously sustained pleural injury.
• Do not use for acute pleural injuries; this code is specifically for sequelae.