Laceration without foreign body of penis, sequela

This code describes a past injury to the penis involving a tear or cut in the tissue, where no foreign object was embedded at the time of the initial injury. The "sequela" seventh character indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the original laceration, occurring after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

This code is appropriate when documenting long-term effects, complications, or ongoing treatment related to a previously sustained penile laceration without a foreign body. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, erectile dysfunction, or urinary issues directly attributable to the old injury. It should not be used for the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure the seventh character "S" (sequela) is appended for conditions arising from a resolved acute injury.
• Code any current, specific complications (e.g., scar tissue, infection) in addition to this sequela code.
• Verify documentation clearly links the current condition to the past penile laceration.