Laceration of left renal artery, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the main artery supplying blood to the left kidney. Such an injury can lead to significant hemorrhage and compromise renal function due to ischemia. It is typically associated with blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a diagnosed laceration of the left renal artery. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first hospitalization for this specific injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" renal artery; a different code exists for the right or unspecified side.
Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the laceration; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
Always code any associated external cause of injury (e.g., motor vehicle accident, assault) and other traumatic injuries.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.412Laceration of left renal artery

S35.412A(current)

Crosswalks

902.41ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S35Inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level S35.0Injury of abdominal aorta S35.00Unspecified injury of abdominal aorta S35.00XAUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, initial encounter S35.00XDUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, subsequent encounter