Laceration of right renal vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the main blood vessel draining blood from the right kidney, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury. This could involve ongoing treatment, monitoring for complications, or recovery phases after initial active treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting care for a patient who has previously undergone initial treatment for a laceration of the right renal vein and is now presenting for subsequent care. This includes visits for wound checks, medication adjustments, physical therapy, or monitoring for long-term effects of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters, not initial or sequela.
Always code the underlying cause of the injury if known and applicable.
Verify laterality (right) to distinguish from left renal vein injuries.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.414Laceration of right renal vein

S35.414D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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