Acc pnctr & lac of an endo sys org during an endo sys proc

This code signifies an iatrogenic injury to an endocrine gland or associated structure, such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, or pituitary gland, occurring as a complication during a surgical or diagnostic procedure performed on the endocrine system. This injury involves a breach of the tissue (puncture) or a tear (laceration) that was unintended.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an accidental puncture or laceration of an endocrine organ occurred during an endocrine system procedure. This typically involves operative reports or procedure notes detailing the complication. It should be used as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the complication.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for which the procedure was performed.
• Ensure the documentation specifies an "accidental" or "unintended" injury; intentional incisions are not coded here.
• Distinguish from complications of non-endocrine procedures affecting endocrine organs, which would use different codes.