Pnctr w/o foreign body of scrotum and testes, sequela

This code signifies a puncture wound to the scrotum and/or testes that has healed but is now causing a residual problem or complication. It indicates that the initial injury is no longer acute but has left a lasting effect requiring ongoing management or evaluation. Examples of sequelae include scarring, nerve damage, or chronic pain resulting from the original puncture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained puncture wound to the male genitalia, after the initial wound has closed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing long-term complications rather than the initial injury or its immediate healing phase.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Do not use this code for acute puncture wounds; those require an acute injury code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past puncture wound as a sequela.