Other specified injury of splenic vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to the splenic vein that is not a laceration or puncture. It indicates a specific type of damage to this major blood vessel, such as a contusion, hematoma, or other non-specified trauma, after the initial treatment phase.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the ongoing management, monitoring, or treatment of a previously diagnosed non-laceration/puncture injury to the splenic vein. This includes follow-up appointments for imaging, medication adjustments, or assessment of healing after the initial acute care.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies a "subsequent encounter" for the splenic vein injury.
Verify the injury is to the splenic vein and not another abdominal vessel.
Confirm the injury type is "other specified" and not a laceration or puncture, which have their own specific codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.328Other specified injury of splenic vein

S35.328D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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