Unsp inj unsp bld vess at abd, low back and pelv level, init

Unspecified injury of unspecified blood vessel at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to an unspecified blood vessel within the abdominal, lower back, or pelvic region, where the specific type of vessel (e.g., artery, vein) is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment or encounter for such an injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with a traumatic injury to the abdomen, lower back, or pelvis, and imaging or surgical findings confirm blood vessel damage, but the precise vessel involved is not identified. This is also appropriate when the documentation only states "vascular injury" in these regions without further specificity.

💡Coding Tips

Only use this code when the specific blood vessel is truly unknown or unstated in the medical record.
Always attempt to query the provider for more specific documentation regarding the injured vessel type and location.
Ensure the "A" for initial encounter is appropriate; subsequent encounters would use "D" or "S" suffixes.

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902.9ApproxICD-9 902.9ApproxICD-9

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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