Laceration of duodenum, sequela

This code indicates a long-term effect or complication resulting from a past laceration injury to the duodenum. It signifies that the patient is currently experiencing a condition directly attributable to the historical duodenal tear, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current medical issue that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained duodenal laceration. Examples include chronic pain, stricture, or malabsorption syndromes that developed after the initial injury has healed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior duodenal laceration.
• Do not use for acute duodenal lacerations; those require acute injury codes.