Other injury of celiac artery, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the celiac artery, which is the main artery supplying blood to the stomach, spleen, and liver, that is not otherwise specified as a laceration or puncture. This could include various forms of trauma such as contusions, hematomas, or other non-specific damage to the vessel wall.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting initial encounters for patients presenting with confirmed or suspected trauma to the celiac artery that doesn't fit the more specific categories of laceration or puncture. This might occur following blunt abdominal trauma, penetrating injuries, or iatrogenic injuries during surgical procedures.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates an injury to the celiac artery and not a branch.
Only use this code for injuries not specified as a laceration or puncture.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.218Other injury of celiac artery

S35.218A(current)

Crosswalks

902.24ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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