Injury of unspecified uterine vein, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to any of the uterine veins, where the specific vein involved is not documented. This diagnosis is being reported for a patient who is receiving follow-up care for an initial injury that occurred previously.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for complications, healing, or ongoing management of a previously sustained, unspecified uterine vein injury. Examples include follow-up appointments for monitoring hematoma resolution, managing pain, or assessing recovery after initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.
Only use this code when the specific uterine vein injured (e.g., right, left, arcuate) is not specified in the medical record.
Always look for more specific codes if the documentation provides additional detail about the injury or the specific vein involved.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S35.536Injury of unspecified uterine vein

S35.536D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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