Laceration of left renal artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the main artery supplying blood to the left kidney, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial injury. This type of injury can lead to significant hemorrhage and compromise renal function.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, healing, or complications related to a previously diagnosed laceration of the left renal artery. This includes follow-up appointments, wound checks, or treatment for delayed complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
Verify the laterality is specifically the left renal artery.
Consider additional codes for any associated complications or procedures performed during the subsequent encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.412Laceration of left renal artery

S35.412D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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