S35.9
Non-billableInj unsp blood vess at abdomen, low back and pelvis level
Injury of unspecified blood vessel 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 to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S35.9?
ICD-10-CM code S35.9 represents "Injury of unspecified blood vessel at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S35.9 a billable code?
No, S35.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S35.9.
What chapter is S35.9 in?
S35.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S35.9?
S35.9 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 S35.9?
S35.9 has 3 child codes, including: S35.90 (Unsp inj unsp blood vess at abd, low back and pelvis level), S35.91 (Lacerat unsp blood vess at abd, low back and pelvis level), S35.99 (Inj unsp blood vess at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level).
Are additional codes required with S35.9?
Yes, when using S35.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S35.9?
S35.9 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.
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