Contusion of tail of pancreas, sequela

This code signifies a bruise or injury to the tail portion of the pancreas that has resulted in a lasting effect or complication. This could involve persistent pain, scarring, or impaired pancreatic function directly attributable to the original blunt force trauma.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a history of pancreatic tail contusion and the patient is now presenting with a residual condition or long-term consequence stemming from that injury. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute injury has resolved, but its sequelae are being addressed.

• Always ensure the medical record explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition directly linked to a past pancreatic tail contusion.
• Do not use for initial or acute injury encounters; those require an acute injury code.
• Consider an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency) if documented.