Contusion of adrenal gland, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a bruise or injury to the adrenal gland, a small endocrine gland located above the kidneys, that occurred at an earlier point in time. A contusion indicates damage to the blood vessels within the gland without a laceration or rupture.

Apply this code when a patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously diagnosed adrenal gland contusion, such as monitoring for healing, managing complications, or assessing recovery. This is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates this is a subsequent encounter for the adrenal contusion.
• Confirm the injury is specifically a contusion and not a more severe adrenal injury like a laceration or rupture.
• Pair with external cause codes (V, W, X, Y codes) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if applicable and known.