2025 ICD-10-CM code S29.022S
Laceration of muscle and tendon of the back wall of the thorax, sequela.
Medical necessity for the use of S29.022S is established by documenting the ongoing effects of the previous laceration and the need for continued medical care or treatment related to those effects. This could include pain management, physical therapy, or other interventions aimed at addressing the long-term consequences of the injury.
In simple words: This code refers to the long-term effects of a deep cut or tear in the muscles and tendons located at the back of the chest wall. This condition is a result of a previous injury, and the code is used when the patient is experiencing complications or ongoing problems from this past injury.
This code describes a long-term condition resulting from a laceration (a deep cut or tear) of the muscle and tendon in the back wall of the thorax. It is used for encounters where the laceration is no longer the primary issue, but there are ongoing effects or complications due to the original injury.
Example 1: A patient presents with chronic pain and limited range of motion in their upper back several months after sustaining a deep laceration to the back of their thorax in a car accident. The laceration itself has healed, but scar tissue and nerve damage are causing the ongoing issues. The code S29.022S would be used to describe the sequela of the original laceration., Following a surgery where a deep incision was made in the back of the thorax, a patient develops persistent muscle weakness and numbness. The surgical wound has closed, but the patient is still suffering from the nerve damage caused during the procedure. S29.022S is used to code the long-term effects of the surgical laceration., A patient was previously treated for a gunshot wound that caused a laceration to the back wall of their thorax. Although the wound has healed, the patient experiences recurring pain and discomfort, likely due to nerve damage or scar tissue formation. Code S29.022S would be used to represent this sequela.
Documentation should clearly indicate the relationship between the current symptoms and the previous laceration to the back wall of the thorax. Details of the initial injury, treatment provided, and ongoing symptoms should be recorded. Imaging studies or other diagnostic tests may be necessary to support the diagnosis of the sequela.
- Specialties:Thoracic surgery, Trauma surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management.
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Physical therapy clinics.