Unspecified injury of adrenal gland, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury to the adrenal gland where the specific nature or type of the injury (e.g., laceration, contusion, hematoma) has not been documented by the provider. It indicates that the patient is in the active phase of treatment for this adrenal injury.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states an adrenal gland injury but lacks details about the specific type of trauma. This is appropriate for initial evaluations in the emergency department or during the first phase of inpatient care following the injury.

• Always seek clarification from the provider if the specific type of adrenal injury is not documented, as more specific codes exist.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• Do not use this code if a more specific injury, such as a laceration or contusion, is identified.