Unspecified injury of inferior mesenteric artery, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecific injury to the inferior mesenteric artery. This could involve chronic pain, altered blood flow, or other persistent issues that arose from a past traumatic event affecting this specific artery. The exact nature of the initial injury is not specified, only its lasting impact.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a previous, unspecified injury of the inferior mesenteric artery. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses the chronic sequelae. This code is also used for follow-up visits related to the long-term management of such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Always ensure the "S" (sequela) seventh character is appropriate for the encounter, indicating a late effect.
Look for documentation explicitly stating a prior injury to the inferior mesenteric artery and current symptoms linked to it.
If the specific nature of the initial injury is known, a more specific code from the S35.23 category should be used instead.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.239Unspecified injury of inferior mesenteric artery

S35.239S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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