Laceration of right renal vein, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the right renal vein, the major blood vessel draining blood from the right kidney. Such an injury can lead to significant hemorrhage and compromise kidney function. It typically results from blunt or penetrating trauma to the abdomen or flank.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with an acute injury to the right renal vein, such as following a motor vehicle accident, a fall, or a stab wound. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment and evaluation of the laceration.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right renal vein and the initial encounter for treatment.
Always code external cause codes (V, W, X, Y categories) to describe the circumstances of the injury.
Look for associated injuries to the kidney or surrounding structures, and code them separately if documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.414Laceration of right renal vein

S35.414A(current)

Crosswalks

902.42ApproxICD-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