Other specified injury of portal vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a documented injury to the portal vein, other than a laceration or puncture, that is being treated or evaluated during a subsequent encounter. This could include a contusion, hematoma, or other specified damage to the portal vein. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the initial treatment for the injury has already occurred.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, monitoring, or further treatment related to a previously diagnosed and treated "other specified" injury of the portal vein. This includes scenarios such as post-operative checks, evaluation of healing, or management of complications arising from the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies an injury to the portal vein that is not a laceration or puncture.
Verify that the encounter is indeed subsequent to the initial treatment of the injury.
Always review the full medical record to confirm the nature of the injury and the encounter type.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.318Other specified injury of portal vein

S35.318D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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