Unsp superficial injury of scrotum and testes, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified, non-deep injury to the scrotal sac or testicles. It is used when the initial injury has healed, but residual issues, symptoms, or conditions persist as a direct result of that past trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem that is a sequela of a previously sustained, superficial injury to the scrotum or testes, and the specific nature of the original injury is not documented or is unknown. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, or functional impairment directly attributable to the old injury.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the current condition is a late effect of a previous injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute injury code.
• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.