Other injury of head of pancreas, initial encounter

This code signifies a non-specific or less common injury affecting the head of the pancreas, distinct from a laceration, contusion, or hematoma. Such injuries might include crush injuries, avulsions, or other unclassified trauma to this specific pancreatic region. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an injury to the head of the pancreas that doesn't fit more precise codes (e.g., S36.22x, S36.23x, S36.24x) and the patient is receiving active treatment. This is appropriate for initial evaluations, surgical interventions, or early medical management following the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the "head" of the pancreas and not another part.
• Only use this code when a more specific injury type (e.g., laceration, contusion) is not documented.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; choose subsequent or sequela encounters as appropriate for later visits.