Other specified injury of left renal artery, subs encntr

Other specified injury of left renal artery, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a documented injury to the left renal artery, such as a laceration, contusion, or other specified trauma, that is being treated during a follow-up visit. This injury is not a complete transection or a puncture, but rather another type of damage to the artery supplying blood to the left kidney.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated injury to the left renal artery. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring healing, managing complications, or assessing the effectiveness of prior interventions. It would be appropriate for scenarios like post-operative checks after repair, or ongoing management of a non-surgical injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" renal artery and the nature of the injury is "other specified."
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
Always review the medical record for the initial encounter code to ensure consistency in the injury type.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.492Other specified injury of left renal artery

S35.492D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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