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

This code describes a laceration of the left lower quadrant of the abdominal wall that has penetrated into the peritoneal cavity, without a retained foreign body. It specifically indicates that this is a sequela, meaning it represents a complication or late effect of an initial injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a complication or long-term effect directly related to a previous penetrating laceration of the left lower abdominal wall. This could include chronic pain, adhesions, or other issues stemming from the original injury that involved peritoneal penetration.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a sequela, not an initial encounter.
• Verify the specific quadrant (left lower) and the depth of penetration (into peritoneal cavity).
• Confirm the absence of a foreign body to differentiate from other laceration codes.