Major laceration of celiac artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a significant tear or cut to the celiac artery, which is a major blood vessel supplying the foregut. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment has been provided. This could involve monitoring for complications, wound care, or management of ongoing issues related to the initial laceration.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up visits related to a previously diagnosed and initially treated major laceration of the celiac artery. This includes encounters for post-operative care, assessment of healing, management of infection at the injury site, or evaluation of any delayed complications. It is not for the initial diagnosis and treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a follow-up encounter for the celiac artery laceration, not the initial treatment.
Verify the severity of the laceration is documented as "major" to support this specific code.
Do not use this code for a minor laceration or for an initial encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.212Major laceration of celiac artery

S35.212D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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