Contusion of prostate, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a bruise or bleeding within the prostate gland resulting from trauma, when the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial injury. It indicates that the acute phase of treatment for the contusion has passed, and the patient is now in a healing or recovery phase.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, monitoring, or complications related to a previously diagnosed prostatic contusion. Examples include follow-up appointments to assess healing, manage pain, or address urinary symptoms stemming from the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" or indicates ongoing care for the injury.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of the contusion; a different encounter code is required for that.
• Always sequence this code after any definitive treatment codes or other relevant conditions being managed during the encounter.