Contusion of bronchus, unspecified, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late effect of a bruise to the bronchus, the air passages within the lungs. This injury involves damage to the small blood vessels, leading to bleeding and swelling within the bronchial wall, and the "sequela" indicates that the current condition is a residual problem from an initial contusion. The specific bronchus affected is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a long-term complication or chronic issue directly resulting from a previously sustained bronchial contusion. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions attributable to the initial trauma, such as chronic cough, recurrent infections, or persistent airway obstruction.

• Always link this sequela code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the original injury.
• Do not use this code for acute bronchial contusions; instead, refer to the acute injury codes in the S27.4 series.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a residual effect of a past bronchial contusion.