Contusion of uterus, sequela

This code signifies a bruise or injury to the uterine tissue that occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with a residual effect or complication directly attributable to that prior injury. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has resolved, but its lasting impact on the uterus is still clinically relevant.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions, such as chronic pelvic pain, adhesions, or menstrual irregularities, that are directly linked to a previously sustained contusion of the uterus. This code is appropriate when the original injury is no longer acute but its sequelae are being treated or investigated.

• Always link this code to an external cause code (V, W, X, Y category) to specify the circumstances of the original injury, if known and applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the contusion is a past event and the current encounter addresses a residual condition.
• Do not use for acute contusions; those require an initial or subsequent encounter code.