Injury of left iliac artery, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous injury to the left iliac artery. This could include conditions like chronic arterial insufficiency, pseudoaneurysm, or stenosis that developed after the initial trauma has healed. The "sequela" indicates that the current condition is a residual problem directly attributable to the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of an old injury to their left iliac artery. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a chronic or delayed complication. Examples include follow-up for a patient with claudication due to post-traumatic left iliac artery stenosis.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., I70.212 for atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with intermittent claudication).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past left iliac artery injury.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; refer to the acute injury codes within the S35.512 category for initial encounters.