Unspecified injury of head of pancreas, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from an unspecified injury to the head of the pancreas. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but residual issues or conditions persist as a direct consequence.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, or other persistent sequelae that are definitively linked to a past, unspecified traumatic event affecting the head of the pancreas. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute and the patient is presenting for treatment of the chronic complication.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pancreatitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous, unspecified injury of the pancreatic head.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for late effects.