Unsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from an unspecified injury to the muscles, fascia, or tendons within the abdominal region. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the abdomen, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms to a previous, unspecified injury of the abdominal musculature, fascia, or tendons. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the connection between the current condition and a past abdominal muscle/fascia/tendon injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is strictly for late effects or complications.