Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, initial encounter

This code signifies a severe traumatic injury to the male external genitalia, specifically involving the scrotum and its contents (testis), caused by a crushing force. This type of injury can result in significant tissue damage, hematoma formation, and potential compromise of testicular viability.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a crushing injury to the scrotum and testis. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for evaluation of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a "crushing" mechanism of injury to the scrotum and testis.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.
• Always code any associated open wounds, fractures, or other injuries separately.