Unsp injury of branches of celiac and mesent art, subs

Unspecified injury of branches of celiac and mesenteric artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the branches of the celiac or mesenteric arteries, which supply blood to the abdominal organs. The injury's exact nature, such as a laceration, contusion, or rupture, is not documented. This specific code is for use during the recovery phase of the injury, after the initial treatment has been provided.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being monitored or treated for an injury to the celiac or mesenteric artery branches, but the specific type of injury remains unclarified in the medical record. It's used when the patient is receiving subsequent care for the initial injury, such as wound checks, medication adjustments, or physical therapy.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the injury.
Only use when the specific type of injury (e.g., laceration, contusion) to the arterial branches is not specified.
If the specific injury is known, a more precise code from the S35.2 series should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.299Unsp injury of branches of celiac and mesenteric artery

S35.299D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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