Laceration without foreign body of right shoulder, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a laceration to the right shoulder that did not involve a foreign body at the time of the initial injury. It signifies that the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past wound, such as scarring, chronic pain, or limited range of motion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously healed laceration to the right shoulder. This applies when the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting impact is still being treated or evaluated. Examples include scar tissue contracture affecting mobility or persistent nerve damage from the original laceration.

• Always sequence this "S" code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past right shoulder laceration.
• Do not use for acute lacerations; this code is exclusively for late effects.