Contusion of sigmoid colon, sequela

This code signifies a bruise or injury to the sigmoid colon resulting from blunt force trauma, where the effects or complications of the initial injury are now being addressed. It indicates that the acute phase of the contusion has passed, and the patient is experiencing a long-term consequence or residual condition directly attributable to the original injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for persistent symptoms, complications, or sequelae stemming from a previously sustained contusion of the sigmoid colon. Examples include chronic pain, adhesions, or altered bowel function directly linked to the past injury. It should not be used for the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, adhesion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past sigmoid colon contusion.
• This code is for sequela only; use the acute injury code for the initial encounter.