Contusion of vagina and vulva, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a previous contusion (bruise) to the external female genitalia, specifically the vagina and vulva. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, altered sensation, or functional impairment that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct result of a past contusion to the vagina or vulva, and these conditions are no longer acute. This applies to follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for residual problems stemming from the original injury, such as persistent dyspareunia or chronic vulvar pain attributed to the old bruise.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous contusion of the vagina/vulva.
• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates this is a sequela code, meaning it's for complications or conditions arising from a resolved acute injury.