Unsp injury of heart with hemopericardium, init encntr

This code signifies an injury to the heart where the specific nature of the trauma is not documented, but it has resulted in blood accumulating in the pericardial sac (hemopericardium). This indicates a serious cardiac event requiring immediate medical attention.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with evidence of hemopericardium due to an unconfirmed or unspecified heart injury. It is used when the exact mechanism or type of cardiac trauma (e.g., contusion, laceration) has not yet been determined or documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "hemopericardium" in conjunction with an unspecified heart injury.
• Do not use this code if a more specific heart injury (e.g., cardiac laceration) is documented.
• Remember the "XA" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.