Other injury of urethra, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a previous injury to the urethra, excluding those specifically categorized as contusion, laceration, or other specified types. It indicates that the initial urethral trauma has led to persistent issues or complications that are now being addressed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as urethral stricture, fistula, or chronic pain directly attributable to a past, unspecified urethral injury. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela of the original injury is the primary focus of treatment or evaluation.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the original injury event, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current urethral condition to a prior injury.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate for a sequela encounter.