Major laceration of celiac artery, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a significant tear or cut in the celiac artery. This could involve persistent issues such as pseudoaneurysm formation, chronic dissection, or ongoing vascular insufficiency directly attributable to the original injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained major laceration to the celiac artery. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the chronic sequelae, rather than the initial acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past celiac artery laceration.
This code requires an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., I71.3 for pseudoaneurysm).
Do not use for acute lacerations; refer to the acute injury codes for initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.212Major laceration of celiac artery

S35.212S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

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