Laceration of right renal artery, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term or late effect stemming from a previous laceration of the right renal artery. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues or complications related to that specific trauma are still present and being addressed.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past laceration to the right renal artery, such as chronic hypertension, renal artery stenosis, or impaired kidney function, occurring months or years after the initial injury. It is appropriate when the acute phase of the laceration has passed and the current encounter addresses the lasting impact.

💡Coding Tips

Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific residual condition being treated.
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right renal artery laceration.
Do not use this code for acute or initial lacerations; those require an acute injury code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.411Laceration of right renal artery

S35.411S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

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