Unspecified superficial injury of left hip, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from an unspecified superficial injury to the left hip. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual symptoms or conditions persist due to that past trauma. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the original superficial injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified superficial injury to the left hip. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the injury has passed, but the patient continues to experience related issues. Ensure the medical record clearly links the current sequela to the prior superficial hip injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any codes describing the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Confirm the injury was superficial (e.g., contusion, abrasion) and not a deeper tissue injury.
• Verify the laterality is definitively left hip and that the condition is a long-term effect, not an acute injury.