Major laceration of spleen, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a previously sustained major laceration of the spleen. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past splenic injury, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, splenic cysts, adhesions, or functional impairment that are a direct consequence of a resolved major splenic laceration. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial injury has healed but its sequelae are being addressed.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, splenic cyst).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past major splenic laceration.
• Do not use for acute or current major splenic lacerations; those require acute injury codes.