Open wound of scrotum and testes, without mention of complication

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the male external genitalia, specifically an open wound affecting the scrotum and/or testes. This includes lacerations, punctures, or avulsions where the skin is broken, but without any associated infection, foreign body, or delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for documenting acute, uncomplicated open injuries to the scrotal sac or testicular tissue. Documentation should clearly state an open wound and explicitly exclude any mention of complications such as infection, foreign body retention, or delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "without complication" to accurately assign this code.
• If infection, foreign body, or delayed healing is present, a more specific code from the 878 series (e.g., 878.0, 878.1) or an additional infection code would be required.
• Always review the external cause of injury (E-code) to provide a complete picture of the incident.