Contusion of urethra, subsequent encounter

This diagnosis code indicates a bruise or injury to the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, that is being treated or evaluated after the initial injury. It signifies a non-lacerating blunt force trauma to the urethral tissue.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, medication adjustments, or further diagnostic imaging, related to a previously diagnosed urethral contusion. This applies to encounters occurring after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" for the urethral contusion.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; a different encounter type code would be appropriate.
• Look for associated symptoms like hematuria or dysuria that may be present during the subsequent encounter.