Other specified injury of splenic vein, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained injury to the splenic vein, other than a laceration or puncture. These sequelae can include chronic thrombosis, stricture, or other persistent complications impacting blood flow or function of the splenic vein. The initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are now being addressed.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting the treatment or evaluation of a patient experiencing a current health problem directly attributable to an old, resolved injury of the splenic vein. This applies to situations where the original injury is no longer acute, but its chronic effects, such as portal hypertension secondary to splenic vein occlusion, are being managed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous splenic vein injury.
This code requires a seventh character 'S' for sequela, indicating the long-term nature.
Do not use for acute or initial splenic vein injuries; those would use codes without the 'S' seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.328Other specified injury of splenic vein

S35.328S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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