Minor laceration of body of pancreas, initial encounter

This code signifies a superficial tear or cut in the main portion of the pancreas, without significant tissue loss or disruption of the pancreatic ductal system. It indicates a less severe form of pancreatic injury, often identified during initial assessment and treatment.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-penetrating injury to the body of the pancreas that is characterized as a minor laceration. This typically occurs following blunt abdominal trauma, such as from motor vehicle accidents or falls, where imaging confirms a superficial pancreatic injury.

• Always confirm the specific anatomical location (body of pancreas) and the severity (minor laceration) from the diagnostic imaging and operative reports.
• Ensure the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from contusions, hematomas, or more severe lacerations that involve the pancreatic duct or significant tissue damage.