Injury of blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level (S35) ICD-10-CM

About the S35 Code Range

ICD-10 code S35 covers injuries to blood vessels located in the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. This section includes specific codes for different arteries and veins, such as the abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava, celiac artery, mesenteric arteries, renal vessels, iliac vessels, uterine vessels, and others in these regions.

These codes detail the nature and severity of vessel injuries, distinguishing between unspecified injuries, minor and major lacerations, and other specified injuries. For example, the ICD-10 code for injury of abdominal aorta includes subcodes for unspecified injury (S35.00), minor laceration (S35.01), and major laceration or transection (S35.02), helping to clarify the exact condition. Synonyms like "transection of aorta" or "traumatic injury of mesenteric artery" are linked to their respective codes, providing helpful cross-references for coders and clinicians. The codes also indicate the stage of care—initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela—to track the injury’s treatment timeline.

This ICD-10 section is essential for accurately coding traumatic vascular injuries in the abdominal and pelvic regions, supporting precise documentation of specific vessel involvement, injury type, and clinical context while aiding medical professionals in identifying appropriate codes for detailed and accessible classification.