Other injury of superior mesenteric artery, subs encntr

Other injury of superior mesenteric artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to the superior mesenteric artery, which is a major blood vessel supplying the small intestine and parts of the large intestine. Such injuries can involve various types of damage beyond a laceration or puncture, such as contusions, dissections, or thromboses.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing care, monitoring, or treatment of a previously diagnosed and treated injury to the superior mesenteric artery. This includes visits for wound checks, follow-up imaging, or management of complications arising from the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter.
Ensure documentation clearly specifies "other injury" and not a laceration or puncture.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.228Other injury of superior mesenteric artery

S35.228D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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