Unspecified injury of uterus, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury to the uterus where the specific nature of the trauma is not documented or is unknown. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously sustained uterine injury, rather than the initial treatment. This could encompass a range of non-specific damage to the uterine tissue.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a uterine injury, and the medical record does not specify the type of injury (e.g., laceration, contusion, rupture). This is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial encounter for the injury. Examples include follow-up appointments after a traumatic event, or when monitoring recovery from an unspecified uterine insult.

• Always strive for a more specific code if the type of uterine injury is documented (e.g., laceration, rupture).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or follow-up.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters; instead, use the corresponding "A" seventh character.