Minor laceration of celiac artery, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial tear or cut in the celiac artery, a major blood vessel supplying the stomach, spleen, liver, and pancreas. It indicates a less severe injury compared to a major laceration or rupture, often involving only the outer layers of the vessel wall.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-penetrating injury to the celiac artery that is characterized as minor. This typically occurs in the context of blunt abdominal trauma or iatrogenic injury during surgical procedures.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "minor laceration" of the celiac artery.
Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific injury.
Distinguish from more severe celiac artery injuries, such as major lacerations or transections, which are coded differently.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.211Minor laceration of celiac artery

S35.211A(current)

Crosswalks

902.24ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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