Unspecified injury of urethra, sequela

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

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition (e.g., stricture, fistula, incontinence) that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, but unspecified, urethral injury. This applies to situations where the initial injury occurred at some point in the past and is no longer an acute problem. It is appropriate when the documentation clearly links the current sequela to a prior urethral injury, but the details of that initial injury are not specified.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., urethral stricture) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a past urethral injury.
• Avoid using this code if the specific type of urethral injury (e.g., laceration, contusion) is known and documented, as more specific sequela codes would then apply.