Oth injury of unspecified renal vein, subs encntr

Other specified injury of unspecified renal vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to a renal vein that is not specifically identified as the main or accessory renal vein, and the exact nature of the injury is specified but not captured by more precise codes. This could include various types of trauma or damage to the venous drainage of the kidney.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed, specified injury to an unspecified renal vein. This applies to situations such as follow-up imaging, monitoring for complications, or continued treatment after the initial injury has been addressed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for the injury.
Verify that the specific renal vein involved is not identified as the main or accessory renal vein.
Confirm that the injury itself is specified (e.g., laceration, contusion) but doesn't have a more precise code.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S35.496Other specified injury of unspecified renal vein

S35.496D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S35Inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level S35.0Injury of abdominal aorta S35.00Unspecified injury of abdominal aorta S35.00XAUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, initial encounter S35.00XDUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, subsequent encounter