Injury of right uterine vein, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury specifically to the right uterine vein. Such an injury could result in significant hemorrhage and may be associated with other pelvic organ damage. It indicates the initial presentation and active treatment phase of the injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for cases involving direct trauma to the right uterine vein, such as during a motor vehicle accident, penetrating injury to the pelvis, or iatrogenic injury during a surgical procedure. It should be used when the patient is first seen for this specific injury and is undergoing active management.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right uterine vein and not a general uterine vessel injury.
Always sequence this code with an external cause code (e.g., Y90-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury.
Verify that the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this specific injury before applying the "A" seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.534Injury of right uterine vein

S35.534A(current)

Crosswalks

902.56ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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