Contusion of bronchus, unspecified, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a bruise or bleeding within the wall of an unspecified bronchus, occurring after the initial treatment of the injury. It indicates damage to the bronchial tissue without an open wound, typically caused by blunt force trauma to the chest.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed bronchial contusion. This includes visits for monitoring healing, managing complications, or assessing the effectiveness of ongoing conservative treatment.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or healing phase.
• Only use when the specific bronchus (e.g., main, lobar) is not documented.
• Do not use for initial encounters; refer to the appropriate "A" seventh character code.