Contusion of bladder, initial encounter

This code signifies a bruise to the urinary bladder, indicating damage to the bladder wall without a full-thickness tear or rupture. It typically results from blunt force trauma to the lower abdomen or pelvis.

Apply this code for patients presenting with symptoms such as hematuria, suprapubic pain, or difficulty urinating following an injury, where diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scan, cystogram) confirms a bladder contusion. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "contusion" and not a more severe bladder injury like a rupture.
• Verify the encounter is the initial one for this specific injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Always code any associated external cause of injury and place of occurrence codes.