Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, sequela

This code signifies a crushing injury to the scrotum and/or testes, where the current encounter is for the management of a long-term complication or residual effect of the initial injury. This could include chronic pain, testicular atrophy, infertility, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original crushing trauma.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of a crushing injury to the male gonads, and the initial injury itself occurred in the past. Examples include follow-up for chronic orchialgia after a prior crushing injury, or evaluation of infertility stemming from such an event. Do not use for the initial acute injury.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' to indicate sequela.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, infertility).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous crushing injury of the scrotum and testis.