Laceration of left renal artery, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous laceration of the left renal artery. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past trauma. These sequelae could include conditions like renovascular hypertension, renal artery stenosis, or chronic kidney disease.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the left renal artery. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting impact is being addressed. It should be used in conjunction with a code for the specific sequela being treated.

💡Coding Tips

Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., I15.0 for renovascular hypertension).
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior left renal artery laceration.
This "S" code indicates a sequela and should be used for encounters after the initial injury has healed.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.412Laceration of left renal artery

S35.412S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

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