Unspecified superficial injury of left shoulder, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified superficial injury to the left shoulder. The original injury, which could have been a contusion, abrasion, or other minor trauma not involving deeper structures, has resolved, but its lasting impact is now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a residual condition directly attributable to a past, unspecified superficial injury of the left shoulder. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter focuses on the sequela.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a previous superficial left shoulder injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for late effects.