Injury of unspecified iliac vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to an unspecified iliac vein, indicating the specific iliac vein (e.g., common, external, internal) was not documented. The "D" seventh character denotes that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being managed for an iliac vein injury, and the specific vein involved is not specified in the medical record. This includes scenarios like wound checks, medication management, or follow-up imaging to monitor healing after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly indicates an unspecified iliac vein injury; otherwise, a more specific code should be used.
Verify the encounter is for routine follow-up care, not for active treatment of a complication or initial care.
Confirm the injury is to a vein, not an artery, as separate codes exist for arterial injuries.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.516Injury of unspecified iliac vein

S35.516D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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