Unspecified superficial injury of flank, sequela

This code indicates a past superficial injury to the flank area, where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) was not documented at the time of the initial injury or is no longer relevant, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication directly resulting from that prior injury. It signifies that the primary injury has healed, but its lasting effects are now being addressed.

Use this code when a patient presents with a sequela (late effect) of a superficial flank injury, and the original injury type is unspecified. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic pain, scarring, or altered sensation directly attributable to a previously sustained, unspecified superficial injury to the flank. It should be assigned when the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior superficial flank injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for sequelae.