Unspecified injury of bronchus, bilateral, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from an unspecified injury to both bronchi. It indicates that the initial traumatic event affecting the airways has resolved, but residual issues or complications persist. The specific nature of the original injury and its current manifestation are not detailed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past, unspecific injury to both bronchi, and the acute phase of the injury has passed. This would include chronic respiratory problems, structural changes, or functional impairments that are directly attributable to the previous trauma. Use it when the medical record clearly links the current condition to an old bilateral bronchial injury without specifying the type of injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis) it describes.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was to both bronchi and that the current condition is a late effect.
• If the specific type of bronchial injury is known, a more specific sequela code should be used instead.