Laceration of inferior mesenteric vein, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the inferior mesenteric vein, a major blood vessel supplying the large intestine. Such an injury can lead to significant internal bleeding and compromise blood flow to the distal colon. It typically results from severe abdominal trauma.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration of the inferior mesenteric vein due to an acute injury, such as a penetrating abdominal wound or blunt force trauma. It should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "laceration" of the inferior mesenteric vein, not just a contusion or hematoma.
Verify this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
Always code additional injuries and external cause codes to provide a complete clinical picture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.341Laceration of inferior mesenteric vein

S35.341A(current)

Crosswalks

902.32ApproxICD-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