Other specified injuries of abdomen, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a previous injury to the abdomen, excluding those with more specific ICD-10-CM codes. It covers residual problems or complications that arise after the acute phase of an abdominal injury has passed.

Use this code when documenting chronic pain, adhesions, scarring, or functional impairment directly attributable to a past abdominal injury. This applies when the original injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are still present and require ongoing management.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the sequela itself (e.g., chronic pain, adhesions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous abdominal injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute or current abdominal injuries; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.