Primary blast injury of bronchus, bilateral, subs encntr

Primary blast injury of bronchus, bilateral, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a lung injury affecting both main airways (bronchi) caused by the direct force of an explosion. This specific diagnosis indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously sustained blast injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or monitoring for a patient who previously suffered a bilateral primary blast injury to the bronchi. This includes visits for complications, medication adjustments, or physical therapy related to the initial trauma.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bilateral" involvement of the bronchi.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial injury.
Distinguish from secondary or tertiary blast injuries, which have different mechanisms and codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S27.412Primary blast injury of bronchus, bilateral

S27.412D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S27Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs S27.0Traumatic pneumothorax S27.0XXATraumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter S27.0XXDTraumatic pneumothorax, subsequent encounter S27.0XXSTraumatic pneumothorax, sequela