Puncture wound w/o foreign body of unsp shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a puncture wound to an unspecified shoulder that has healed, but its lasting effects (sequelae) are still present and require ongoing medical attention. This could include chronic pain, nerve damage, or restricted range of motion directly attributable to the original injury. The absence of a foreign body indicates that the initial wound did not involve an embedded object.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing persistent issues stemming from a previously sustained puncture wound to the shoulder. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic adhesive capsulitis or neuropathic pain that developed as a direct result of the original puncture. It should be used after the initial acute phase of the injury has passed and the wound itself is no longer open.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past puncture wound and specifies the shoulder involved if known.
• The 7th character 'S' indicates sequela and is crucial for proper code assignment.