Contusion of unspecified lower leg, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to an unspecified lower leg that is a late effect or complication of an initial injury. It indicates that the acute phase of the contusion has passed, and the current encounter addresses a persistent issue or long-term consequence directly resulting from the original trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as chronic pain, discoloration, induration, or limited range of motion in the lower leg due to a past contusion. This is appropriate when the original injury is no longer acute and the current treatment focuses on managing these residual effects.

• Always use an additional code to identify the sequela itself, if applicable (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous contusion of the lower leg.
• This code should not be used for acute contusions; refer to the non-sequela codes for initial or subsequent encounters for active injuries.