Other injury of inferior mesenteric artery, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a past injury to the inferior mesenteric artery. These sequelae can include chronic ischemia, strictures, or other persistent vascular damage that developed after the initial traumatic event.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a previous injury to the inferior mesenteric artery, and the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for the lasting effects of the original trauma.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic mesenteric ischemia).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past inferior mesenteric artery injury.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela and should only be used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial injury, after the acute phase has resolved.