Pulmonary contusion
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Synopsis

Pulmonary contusions are associated with a high mortality and morbidity, with risk of ARDS increasing as the size of the contusion grows. Mechanical ventilation and pain control are often needed to treat pulmonary contusions.
Codes
ICD10CM:S27.329A – Contusion of lung, unspecified, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
262784001 – Contusion of lung
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Last Reviewed:05/07/2019
Last Updated:05/12/2019
Last Updated:05/12/2019