Contusion of unspecified intra-abdominal organ, init encntr

This code signifies a bruise or bleeding within an internal organ located in the abdomen, where the specific organ affected cannot be identified. This injury typically results from blunt force trauma to the abdomen, such as from a fall, motor vehicle accident, or direct impact.

Use this code when diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scan, ultrasound) or surgical exploration reveals evidence of an intra-abdominal organ contusion, but the precise organ involved cannot be definitively determined. It is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

• Only use this code when the specific intra-abdominal organ cannot be identified; otherwise, code to the specific organ contusion.
• The "XA" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.
• Always sequence this code after the primary external cause of the injury (e.g., fall, motor vehicle accident).