Laceration of urethra, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a tear or cut in the urethra that is being addressed during a follow-up visit. This could involve ongoing treatment, monitoring for complications, or assessment of healing after initial repair of the urethral injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for care related to a previously diagnosed and initially treated urethral laceration. Examples include post-operative checks, wound care, or evaluation of urinary symptoms following the initial injury.

• Ensure the encounter is not for the initial treatment of the laceration; that would require an 'initial encounter' code.
• Always code the underlying cause of the urethral laceration if known and applicable.
• Verify documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for the specific urethral injury.