Major contusion of left kidney, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late-effect injury to the left kidney, specifically a significant bruise, resulting from a past traumatic event. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to this old kidney contusion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term issues such as chronic pain, hematuria, or renal dysfunction directly linked to a previously sustained major contusion of the left kidney. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the sequelae, not the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links current symptoms to the historical left kidney contusion.
• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is seen for the late effects of the injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; instead, refer to the appropriate acute injury code for the initial encounter.