Lac w/o fb of abd wall, right low q w penet perit cav, sqla

This code describes a past injury involving a deep cut to the right lower abdominal wall that extended through the muscle layers and into the peritoneal cavity. The original wound did not contain any foreign material. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of this previous injury, even if the original wound has healed.

Use this code when documenting a long-term consequence or residual effect stemming from a prior penetrating laceration of the right lower abdominal wall. Examples include chronic pain, adhesions, or nerve damage directly attributable to the original injury. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the original laceration has passed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the specified historical injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is specifically for sequelae.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, adhesions) first, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis.