S35
Non-billableInj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level
Injury of blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (8)
S35.0Injury of abdominal aorta
S35.1Injury of inferior vena cava
S35.2Injury of celiac or mesenteric artery and branches
S35.3Injury of portal or splenic vein and branches
S35.4Injury of renal blood vessels
S35.5Injury of iliac blood vessels
S35.8Inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level
S35.9Inj unsp blood vess at abdomen, low back and pelvis level
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level?
The ICD-10-CM code for inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level is S35. The full clinical description is "Injury of blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level". S35 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S35 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S35 represents “Injury of blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S35 a billable code?
No, S35 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under S35.
What chapter is S35 in?
S35 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S35?
S35 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S35?
S35 has 8 child codes, including: S35.0 (Injury of abdominal aorta), S35.1 (Injury of inferior vena cava), S35.2 (Injury of celiac or mesenteric artery and branches), S35.3 (Injury of portal or splenic vein and branches), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with S35?
Yes, when using S35, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S35?
S35 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478260. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S35 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like inj blood vessels at abdomen, low back and pelvis level affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S35?
S35 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB90.Z (Injury of unspecified blood vessel at abdomen, lower back or pelvis level).
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