Laceration of fallopian tube, unilateral, initial encounter

This diagnosis code signifies a tear or cut in one of the fallopian tubes. This injury is typically traumatic in nature and involves damage to the integrity of the tube. It indicates the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed laceration of a single fallopian tube, often due to blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma. This would include cases identified during exploratory laparotomy or imaging following an accident. It is appropriate for the initial phase of care, including emergency department visits and initial hospital admissions.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unilateral" involvement; if bilateral, a different code is required.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for active treatment of the injury.
• Look for associated trauma codes to fully describe the patient's injuries.