Other specified injury of right renal vein, subs encntr

Other specified injury of right renal vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a documented injury to the right renal vein that is not further specified as a laceration, puncture, or avulsion. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury, or experiencing complications from it, after the initial encounter.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, medication management, or ongoing treatment related to a previously diagnosed, non-specific injury of the right renal vein. This includes scenarios where the patient is recovering from surgery for the injury or managing persistent symptoms.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "right renal vein" and "other specified injury."
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter; verify the patient is not in the initial phase of treatment.
Always code the underlying cause of the injury (e.g., assault, accident) as an external cause code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.494Other specified injury of right renal vein

S35.494D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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