Injury of lateral plantar nerve, left leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual issue affecting the lateral plantar nerve in the left foot, resulting from a previous injury. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its effects, such as pain, numbness, or weakness, persist. This is distinct from an acute injury to the nerve.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms related to a prior injury of the left lateral plantar nerve, after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the sequelae are being managed, or when a patient presents with chronic symptoms attributed to an old injury.

• Always link to an external cause code (e.g., W00-Y38) if the original injury's cause is known and relevant.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a "sequela" or "late effect" and specifies the left leg.
• Do not use for acute injuries; those have their own specific codes.