Injury of right iliac artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to the right iliac artery. This type of injury can involve a tear, rupture, or other damage to this major blood vessel supplying the right leg and pelvis. The subsequent encounter indicates ongoing care, such as monitoring, wound care, or management of complications, after the initial treatment of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care related to a previously diagnosed injury of the right iliac artery. This includes visits for post-operative checks, management of infection, assessment of healing, or addressing delayed complications stemming from the initial trauma. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial active treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" for the right iliac artery injury.
Do not use for the initial treatment of the injury; use the appropriate "initial encounter" code.
Always code any associated complications or sequelae separately.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.511Injury of right iliac artery

S35.511D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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