Major laceration of left kidney, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing complication resulting from a significant tear or wound to the left kidney. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are ongoing health issues directly attributable to that past trauma.

Apply this code when documenting conditions like chronic kidney disease, hypertension, or persistent pain that are directly linked to a previously sustained major laceration of the left kidney. This is used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is experiencing residual effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic kidney disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior left kidney laceration.
• Verify that the laceration was indeed "major" as per clinical documentation to support this specific code.