Contusion of adrenal gland, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a previous blunt force injury to the adrenal gland. It indicates that the initial contusion has resolved, but residual issues or conditions directly attributable to that past trauma are now present.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, scar tissue formation, or persistent functional impairment of the adrenal gland that are directly linked to a prior adrenal contusion. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses these lasting effects.

• Always link this sequela code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the original injury event, if known.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of an adrenal contusion; instead, use the acute injury code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the connection between the current condition and the past adrenal contusion.