Unspecified injury of left renal vein, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from an unspecified injury to the left renal vein. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting impact on the patient's health is still present and being treated or monitored.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic renal vein thrombosis, persistent venous insufficiency, or other long-term sequelae directly attributable to a past, unspecified traumatic event affecting the left renal vein. This is appropriate when the original injury is no longer acute but its consequences require ongoing medical attention.

💡Coding Tips

Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic thrombosis).
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous, unspecified left renal vein injury.
Do not use this code for acute injuries; refer to the acute injury codes within the S35.405- category.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.405Unspecified injury of left renal vein

S35.405S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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