Unsp injury of superior mesenteric artery, subs encntr

Unspecified injury of superior mesenteric artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, contusion, transection) is not documented. The encounter is for follow-up care, healing, or complications related to a previously treated or diagnosed SMA injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent care of an SMA injury when the exact type of injury is unknown or not specified in the medical record. This applies to scenarios such as routine follow-up appointments, management of delayed complications, or assessment of healing progress after initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for the injury.
Avoid using this code if a more specific injury type (e.g., laceration, rupture) is documented; instead, use the appropriate specific code.
Always review the entire medical record for any further details that might allow for a more precise diagnosis code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.229Unspecified injury of superior mesenteric artery

S35.229D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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