Laceration of right renal artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the main artery supplying blood to the right kidney, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial injury. This type of injury can lead to significant hemorrhage and compromise renal function.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for encounters where a patient is being treated for complications, follow-up, or healing of a previously diagnosed laceration of the right renal artery. This includes visits for monitoring, medication adjustments, or post-operative care following repair of the laceration.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
Verify laterality (right) is correctly documented in the medical record.
Consider additional codes for any associated complications, such as hemorrhage or renal failure.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.411Laceration of right renal artery

S35.411D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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