Crushing injury of penis, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or late effects resulting from a crushing injury to the penis. These sequelae can include chronic pain, erectile dysfunction, scarring, tissue loss, or urinary tract complications that manifest after the initial injury has healed. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the past trauma.

Utilize this code when a patient presents with a current condition or complaint that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained crushing injury to the penis. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the residual effects. Examples include follow-up for reconstructive surgery due to scarring or management of persistent erectile dysfunction.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., N48.4 for impotence of organic origin).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past crushing injury of the penis.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates "sequela," meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of a previous injury or disease.