Injury to stomach, without mention of open wound into cavity

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the stomach that does not involve a penetrating wound extending into the abdominal cavity. It typically refers to blunt force trauma causing damage such as contusions, hematomas, or lacerations of the stomach wall, without a visible external opening or internal communication with the peritoneal space.

Use this code for cases of blunt abdominal trauma where diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scan) or surgical exploration reveals damage to the stomach without perforation or an open wound. Documentation should clearly state "blunt trauma to stomach," "gastric contusion," or "laceration of stomach, non-perforating," and explicitly exclude an open wound into the cavity.

• Differentiate carefully from penetrating injuries (e.g., stab or gunshot wounds) which would involve an open wound into the cavity.
• Ensure documentation specifies "without mention of open wound into cavity" or similar language to justify this code.
• Always code external cause of injury (E-code) in addition to the injury code.