Cntct w nonvenom plant thorns & spines & sharp leaves, sqla

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a previous injury caused by contact with nonvenomous plant thorns, spines, or sharp leaves. These sequelae can include chronic pain, persistent inflammation, granuloma formation, or embedded foreign bodies that continue to cause symptoms after the initial injury has healed or been treated.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past encounter with a nonvenomous thorny plant. This applies to situations where the initial injury is no longer acute but has left a lasting impact requiring further medical attention or management.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, foreign body granuloma).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past plant contact.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the residual effect of a past injury.