Laceration of superior mesenteric vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the superior mesenteric vein, a major blood vessel supplying the small intestine and parts of the large intestine. Such an injury can lead to significant internal bleeding and compromise blood flow to the bowel.

🎯When to Use

This code is used for follow-up care of a patient who has previously sustained a laceration of the superior mesenteric vein. This includes encounters for wound checks, management of complications, or ongoing treatment related to the initial injury after the initial active treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating care after the active treatment of the injury.
Ensure documentation clearly specifies the superior mesenteric vein, not other mesenteric vessels.
Always code with an external cause code to describe how the injury occurred.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.331Laceration of superior mesenteric vein

S35.331D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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