Other injury of bladder, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a past injury to the bladder, excluding rupture or contusion. It indicates that the initial bladder injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience related issues or conditions.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic bladder pain, persistent urinary incontinence, or recurrent infections directly attributable to a previous bladder injury (other than rupture or contusion). This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects, not the initial acute injury.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis reflecting the specific sequela (e.g., chronic cystitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current bladder issue to a past "other injury of bladder."
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the initial injury has resolved but its effects persist.