Laceration of inferior mesenteric vein, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous laceration of the inferior mesenteric vein. This could include issues like chronic pain, scar tissue formation, or persistent circulatory problems in the affected area, occurring after the initial injury has healed.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past inferior mesenteric vein laceration, and are no longer in the acute phase of healing. It should be used for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for these lasting effects.

💡Coding Tips

Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated.
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous inferior mesenteric vein laceration.
Do not use this code for the initial injury or during the active healing phase of the laceration.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.341Laceration of inferior mesenteric vein

S35.341S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

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