Find information on groin hematoma diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment of groin hematomas, along with ICD-10 codes, SNOMED CT codes, and relevant medical terminology for accurate documentation and billing. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, patients, and medical coders seeking information on groin hematoma management and diagnosis.
Also known as
Injuries to the hip and thigh
Includes various injuries like contusions and hematomas of the hip and thigh region.
Other specified soft tissue disorders
Encompasses other soft tissue disorders not classified elsewhere, including hematomas in specific locations.
Bleeding, not elsewhere classified
Covers bleeding from various sites when a more specific code is not available.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the groin hematoma traumatic?
Yes
Is there a current injury?
No
Is it related to a procedure?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Groin Hematoma |
Hematoma |
Contusion |
Using unspecified trauma codes (e.g., S70.9) without proper documentation of cause can lead to denials and underpayment. Code to highest specificity.
Failing to document the laterality (right, left, bilateral) for groin hematoma (ICD-10) impacts accurate coding and reimbursement.
Lack of clear documentation of the cause (e.g., spontaneous, post-procedural) leads to coding errors and compliance issues.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with a groin hematoma. Onset of groin pain, swelling, and bruising was noted (onset date or duration). Patient reports (mechanism of injury, e.g., trauma, strain, fall, post-procedural complication related to cardiac catheterization, or spontaneous). Associated symptoms may include tenderness to palpation, ecchymosis, limited range of motion in the affected hip or leg, and palpable mass in the groin. Pain is characterized as (sharp, dull, aching, throbbing) and (constant, intermittent). Severity of pain reported as (mild, moderate, severe) on a pain scale of 0-10. Patient denies fever, chills, numbness, tingling, or open wounds in the groin area. Medical history significant for (relevant medical conditions such as bleeding disorders, anticoagulant therapy, recent surgery, or trauma). Physical examination reveals (size and location of hematoma, skin discoloration, presence of tenderness, warmth, or fluctuance). Differential diagnosis includes muscle strain, hernia, lymphadenopathy, and abscess. Impression: Groin hematoma likely secondary to (cause). Plan includes (conservative management with rest, ice, compression, elevation RICE therapy, pain management with analgesics NSAIDs, close monitoring for expansion or complications, or surgical intervention if indicated). Patient education provided on activity modification, signs of infection, and follow-up care. Instructions to return to clinic if symptoms worsen or new symptoms develop.