Lac w/o fb of abd wl, periumb rgn w/o penet perit cav, sqla

This code signifies a past injury to the periumbilical abdominal wall involving a tear or cut of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, but not extending into the abdominal cavity. There was no foreign object embedded in the wound at the time of the original injury. This code specifically indicates that the current encounter is for a complication or late effect directly resulting from that prior laceration.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence, such as a scar, chronic pain, or nerve damage, directly attributable to a previously sustained laceration of the periumbilical abdominal wall that did not involve a foreign body or penetrate the peritoneal cavity. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to the sequelae of the original injury, not the initial acute treatment.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous periumbilical laceration.
• Verify the original injury did not involve a foreign body or peritoneal penetration for accurate code assignment.