Unspecified superficial injury of left thigh, sequela

This code indicates a past, unresolved superficial injury to the left thigh, where the specific type of injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) was not documented at the time of the initial injury or is no longer discernible. It signifies a long-term effect or complication arising from such an injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified superficial injury to their left thigh. This is appropriate for follow-up care or when the sequela itself is being treated, and the original injury is no longer acute.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a complication or late effect of the original injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute injury code.
• Consider if a more specific sequela code (e.g., scar, chronic pain) is available and better describes the current condition.