Late effect of injury to peripheral nerve of pelvic girdle and lower limb

This code signifies a persistent health problem or complication arising from a previous injury to a peripheral nerve located in the pelvic girdle or lower extremity. These late effects manifest after the acute phase of the initial injury has resolved, indicating a long-term consequence rather than an immediate symptom.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic neuropathic pain, muscle weakness, sensory deficits, or paralysis that are directly attributable to an old injury affecting nerves like the sciatic, femoral, or peroneal nerves. Documentation should clearly link the current neurological deficit to a past traumatic event involving the lower limb or pelvic region.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific late effect (e.g., chronic pain, muscle atrophy).
• Ensure documentation specifies the type of peripheral nerve injury and its location to support the "pelvic girdle and lower limb" specificity.
• Distinguish from acute nerve injuries; this code is for residual conditions, not the initial trauma.