Injury of right uterine artery, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a past injury to the right uterine artery. This could manifest as chronic pain, vascular insufficiency, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original trauma. The initial injury has resolved, but its lasting impact continues to affect the patient.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current health problem that is a direct consequence of a previous injury to the right uterine artery. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current condition is a sequela. Examples include chronic pelvic pain or reproductive issues linked to an old right uterine artery laceration.

💡Coding Tips

Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain).
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past right uterine artery injury.
Do not use this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for residual effects.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.531Injury of right uterine artery

S35.531S(current)

Crosswalks

908.4ApproxICD-9

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