Other injury of ureter, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury to the ureter that is not specifically categorized as a contusion, laceration, or avulsion. It encompasses a range of other traumatic damages to the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder, such as crush injuries, punctures, or tears not meeting the criteria for laceration. This code is used for the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a ureteral injury resulting from trauma, where the specific type of injury is not a contusion, laceration, or avulsion. Examples include ureteral damage from a penetrating wound, iatrogenic injury during surgery (e.g., during gynecological or colorectal procedures), or blunt force trauma causing a non-specified tear.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the ureter as the injured organ and that the injury type is not a contusion, laceration, or avulsion.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always review operative reports and imaging studies for precise details on the nature and extent of the ureteral damage.