Unsp injury of unspecified intra-abdominal organ, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an injury to an internal organ within the abdominal cavity, where the specific organ and the exact nature of the initial injury are not documented. It indicates that the original acute injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are now being addressed.

Use this code when a patient presents with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, adhesion formation, functional impairment) directly attributable to a past, unspecified intra-abdominal organ injury. This is appropriate when the medical record clearly indicates a history of such an injury but lacks the specificity to code a more precise sequela or organ.

• Always attempt to code to a more specific sequela and organ if documentation permits.
• This code should only be used when the original injury is no longer acute and the patient is being treated for its residual effects.
• Ensure the "S" (sequela) seventh character is appropriate for the encounter being coded.