Injury of left uterine artery, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code identifies a traumatic injury specifically to the left uterine artery. This type of injury can result in significant hemorrhage and may be associated with other pelvic trauma. It indicates damage to the blood vessel supplying the left side of the uterus.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an injury to the left uterine artery, such as a laceration, rupture, or transection, due to external forces or iatrogenic causes. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "left" for the uterine artery.
Confirm this is the first encounter for the specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
Always code any associated pelvic organ injuries or external causes of injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.532Injury of left uterine artery

S35.532A(current)

Crosswalks

902.55ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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