Unspecified contusion of eye

This code signifies a bruise to the eye or surrounding ocular structures where the specific location or nature of the contusion is not documented. It indicates blunt trauma to the eye without further detail regarding the affected tissues (e.g., eyelid, globe, orbit).

This code is appropriate for cases of eye trauma where the physician's documentation explicitly states "eye contusion" or "bruised eye" without specifying a more precise anatomical site or type of injury. It should be used when there is insufficient information to assign a more specific contusion code.

• Avoid using this code if documentation specifies a contusion of the eyelid (e.g., 921.0), globe (e.g., 921.1), or orbital region.
• Query the provider for more specific anatomical detail if possible to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• Always sequence this code after any external cause of injury code (E-code) if applicable.