Other injury of diaphragm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication arising from a previous injury to the diaphragm, which is the muscle separating the chest and abdominal cavities. These sequelae can manifest as chronic pain, respiratory dysfunction, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original diaphragmatic trauma.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a past diaphragmatic injury, such as chronic diaphragmatic hernia, persistent phrenic nerve palsy, or scar tissue formation causing functional impairment, after the acute phase of the initial injury has passed. It is appropriate when the patient is presenting for treatment of these lasting complications.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, respiratory failure).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous diaphragmatic injury.
• Do not use for acute diaphragmatic injuries; those require codes from the acute injury section.