Other injury of gallbladder, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury to the gallbladder that is not a contusion, laceration, or puncture, and the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury. This could include a crush injury, avulsion, or other specified trauma to the gallbladder. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, monitoring, or recovery from a previously diagnosed "other injury" to the gallbladder. This includes situations where the patient is receiving further surgical intervention, medication management, or wound care related to the initial trauma.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies an "other injury" to the gallbladder, not a contusion, laceration, or puncture.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for sequelae of the injury.