Primary blast injury oth prt small intestine, subs encntr

Primary blast injury of other part of small intestine, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a primary blast injury affecting a portion of the small intestine other than the duodenum, jejunum, or ileum. This type of injury results from the direct impact of a blast wave, causing damage to the intestinal wall.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up care, such as wound checks, medication adjustments, or rehabilitation, for a patient who previously sustained a primary blast injury to an unspecified part of the small intestine. It should be used when the patient is seen for ongoing management of the initial injury, after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter.
Ensure documentation specifies "primary blast injury" and "other part of small intestine."
Do not use for secondary injuries or injuries to specific parts of the small intestine (e.g., duodenum, jejunum, ileum).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S36.418Primary blast injury of other part of small intestine

S36.418D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S36Injury of intra-abdominal organs S36.0Injury of spleen S36.00Unspecified injury of spleen S36.00XAUnspecified injury of spleen, initial encounter S36.00XDUnspecified injury of spleen, subsequent encounter