ICD-10 Coding for Abdominal Wall Hematoma(S30.1XXA, D68.3, T81.0)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presents with a palpable mass in the abdominal wall, consistent with a hematoma.
Imaging studies confirm the presence of a hematoma in the abdominal wall.
Patient has a history of recent abdominal surgery, and now presents with a suspected post-operative hematoma.
An abdominal wall hematoma is a collection of blood within the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall. It can be caused by trauma, surgery, or a clotting disorder.
Code S30.1XXA should be used for the initial encounter of an abdominal wall hematoma due to trauma.
