Lac w/o fb of abd wall, left flank w/o penet perit cav, sqla

This code signifies a healed or chronic laceration of the left flank abdominal wall that did not involve penetration into the peritoneal cavity. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but there are ongoing effects or a need to document the history of this specific trauma.

This code is appropriate when documenting the long-term effects or history of a left flank abdominal wall laceration without peritoneal penetration. This could include follow-up visits for scar tissue, chronic pain attributed to the old injury, or when providing a comprehensive past medical history for a patient who sustained such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "history of" for the laceration.
• Verify the laceration was on the left flank and did not penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
• Do not use for acute lacerations; use the appropriate acute injury code instead.