Strain of adductor musc/fasc/tend left thigh, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous injury to the adductor muscles, their surrounding fascia, or their tendons in the left thigh. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or limitations directly attributable to an old adductor strain, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, weakness, or restricted range of motion in the left thigh's adductor region, and the medical record clearly states these issues are a long-term consequence of a prior adductor strain. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the lasting effects of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the current symptoms to a previous adductor strain, not a new injury.
• Look for terms like "history of," "residual effects of," "chronic," or "sequela of" in relation to the adductor strain.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters for an adductor strain; those require acute injury codes.