Injury of unspecified iliac artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to an unspecified iliac artery that is being treated or monitored during a subsequent encounter. This could involve a laceration, puncture, or other trauma to one of the major arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and lower limbs, where the specific artery (e.g., common, internal, external) is not documented.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of an unspecified iliac artery injury after the initial treatment has been rendered. It should be used when the patient is receiving care for complications, recovery, or long-term effects of the original injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" for the injury.
Only use this code when the specific iliac artery (common, internal, external) is not identified in the medical record.
Always sequence this code after any definitive treatment codes or codes for current complications.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.513Injury of unspecified iliac artery

S35.513D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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