Injury of right iliac vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a documented injury to the right iliac vein, which is a major blood vessel in the pelvis, during a follow-up visit. This injury could involve a laceration, puncture, or other trauma affecting the vein's integrity. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase of the initial injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient is seen for ongoing management, follow-up, or surveillance related to a previously diagnosed injury of the right iliac vein. This includes visits for wound checks, medication adjustments, or monitoring for complications after the initial treatment. Do not use for the initial treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right iliac vein and indicates a subsequent encounter for the injury.
Always pair this code with an external cause code (V, W, X, Y) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known and applicable.
Consider additional codes for any associated complications, such as infection or thrombosis, if documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.514Injury of right iliac vein

S35.514D(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