Contusion of other intra-abdominal organs, sequela

This code describes the long-term or late effects resulting from a bruise or blunt injury to an intra-abdominal organ not otherwise specified or classified. These sequelae can manifest months or years after the initial injury, impacting organ function or causing chronic symptoms.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past contusion to an unspecified intra-abdominal organ, and the acute injury itself is no longer present. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic pain, adhesions, or functional impairment directly attributed to the old injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, adhesion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past contusion of an intra-abdominal organ.
• Do not use this code for acute contusions; refer to the appropriate acute injury codes.