Other injury of duodenum, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, that is not otherwise specified as a contusion, laceration, or other more specific type of injury. It indicates damage to the duodenal tissue resulting from external force or internal trauma.

Use this code for initial encounters when documentation clearly states an injury to the duodenum but does not specify the exact nature of the injury (e.g., "duodenal injury," "trauma to duodenum"). This code is appropriate for cases where further diagnostic workup is ongoing or the specific type of injury is not yet determined.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "duodenum" and not another part of the small intestine.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• If a more specific duodenal injury (e.g., laceration, contusion) is documented, use the corresponding specific code instead.