Open bite of unspecified buttock, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an open bite injury to an unspecified buttock. This could include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or persistent infection directly attributable to the original bite wound. The "sequela" indicates that the acute injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting the treatment of a chronic condition or permanent impairment resulting from an open bite to the buttock, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This applies to follow-up encounters for issues like scar revision, management of chronic pain, or treatment of non-healing ulcers directly related to the original bite.

• Always ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a previous open bite injury of the buttock.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute open bite; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.
• If the specific buttock (left or right) is documented, use the more specific sequela code (S31.804S or S31.80XA).