Unspecified injury of unspecified renal artery, init encntr

This code signifies an injury to a renal artery where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, contusion, dissection) and the exact renal artery involved (left, right, or accessory) are not documented. It indicates the initial phase of care for such an injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with evidence of renal artery trauma, but the physician documentation lacks the specificity to assign a more detailed code. It is used for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

• Always query the provider for more specific details regarding the type of renal artery injury and the affected side.
• Avoid using this code if documentation allows for a more precise code from the S35.4- category.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is appropriate for the initial encounter for active treatment.