Laceration of left renal vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the left renal vein that is being addressed during a follow-up visit. This injury typically results from trauma and can lead to significant hemorrhage if not managed appropriately. The subsequent encounter indicates ongoing care after the initial treatment of the laceration.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care, such as wound checks, imaging studies to assess healing, or management of complications, after initial treatment for a laceration of the left renal vein. This applies after the acute phase of injury and initial surgical or medical intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left renal vein and that the encounter is for subsequent care.
Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the laceration; a different 7th character (A) would be appropriate for the initial encounter.
Always review the patient's medical record to confirm the laterality and the nature of the encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.415Laceration of left renal vein

S35.415D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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