Other injury of gallbladder, initial encounter

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the gallbladder that is not specifically classified as a contusion, laceration, or hematoma. It encompasses various other forms of damage to the gallbladder resulting from external forces or blunt/penetrating trauma.

Use this code for initial encounters involving a patient with a documented gallbladder injury that doesn't fit more specific ICD-10-CM codes for gallbladder trauma. This could include injuries like avulsion, rupture, or crush injuries of the gallbladder, where the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the gallbladder as the injured organ and that the injury type is not a contusion, laceration, or hematoma.
• Always append the appropriate seventh character for subsequent encounters (D) or sequela (S) if applicable.
• Code any associated external cause of injury (e.g., fall, motor vehicle accident) to provide a complete clinical picture.