Minor laceration of left kidney, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previously sustained minor laceration to the left kidney. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are ongoing issues or conditions directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition, symptom, or complication that is a direct result of a minor laceration to the left kidney that occurred in the past. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the current encounter addresses the residual effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, renal insufficiency).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous minor left kidney laceration.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury itself; those would use the acute injury codes.