Unsp superficial injury of lower back and pelvis, sequela

This code signifies a past, resolved superficial injury to the lower back or pelvic region, where the specific nature of the original injury is not documented. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly attributable to that prior injury.

Use this code when documenting a current sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, functional limitation) resulting from a superficial injury to the lower back or pelvis that occurred in the past. The original injury itself is no longer acute, and its precise type (e.g., abrasion, contusion) was never specified or is unknown.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous, unspecified superficial injury of the lower back or pelvis.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates a sequela; do not use for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.