Contusion of bronchus, bilateral, initial encounter

This code signifies bruising or injury to the tissue of both bronchi, the main airways leading into the lungs, without a laceration or tear. This type of injury is typically caused by blunt force trauma to the chest.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a new, acute injury involving contusion to both the left and right main bronchi. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the injury is diagnosed and treatment begins.

• Ensure documentation specifies bilateral bronchial contusion.
• Confirm the injury is a contusion (bruise) and not a laceration (tear), which would require a different code.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for this condition. Subsequent care would use a different seventh character.