Unspecified injury of bladder, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from an unspecified injury to the bladder. It signifies that the original bladder trauma has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past injury. The specific nature of the original injury is not documented or is unknown.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic bladder dysfunction, pain, or other sequelae clearly linked to a prior, unspecified bladder injury. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current condition is a direct consequence of that past trauma.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current bladder issue to a past injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute bladder injuries; those require codes from the S37.2- series without the "S" seventh character.