Contusion of breast

This code signifies a bruise or superficial injury to the breast tissue resulting from blunt force trauma. It involves damage to small blood vessels, leading to localized bleeding and discoloration, without an open wound.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a closed injury to the breast, such as from a fall, impact, or sports injury, presenting with ecchymosis, tenderness, or swelling. Supporting documentation should clearly state "contusion of breast" or describe symptoms consistent with a bruise without laceration.

• Differentiate from open wounds of the breast, which would require a different code from the 870-879 range.
• Ensure the documentation specifies the breast as the affected anatomical site; a general chest contusion would be coded differently.
• Consider an external cause code (E-code) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known and documented.