Laceration of portal vein, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the portal vein, a major blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, spleen, and pancreas to the liver. Such an injury can lead to significant hemorrhage and impaired liver function due to disrupted blood flow.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a diagnosed laceration of the portal vein, often resulting from blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma. It should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury, such as surgical repair or stabilization.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies a "laceration" of the portal vein, not just a contusion or other injury.
The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for this condition; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
Always code any associated external cause of injury (e.g., fall, motor vehicle accident) and other related injuries.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.311Laceration of portal vein

S35.311A(current)

Crosswalks

902.33ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S35Inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level S35.0Injury of abdominal aorta S35.00Unspecified injury of abdominal aorta S35.00XAUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, initial encounter S35.00XDUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, subsequent encounter