Open bite of left wrist, sequela

This code indicates a late effect or complication arising from an open bite injury to the left wrist. The original wound, which involved a break in the skin from a bite, has healed, but a residual condition or symptom persists. This could include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the past injury.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained open bite to the left wrist. This is used for follow-up encounters long after the initial bite has healed, and the patient is presenting for treatment of the lasting effects. Do not use this code for the initial injury or for acute complications.

• Always sequence this "S" code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past open bite of the left wrist.
• Verify the laterality (left wrist) and the nature of the original injury (open bite) are explicitly stated in the medical record.