ICD-10-CM S35.1: Injury of inferior vena cava

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S35.1

Injury of inferior vena cava

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S35.1

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

injury of vena cava NOS (S25.2)

Inclusion Terms

Injury of hepatic vein

Inclusion Terms
  • Incomplete transection of inferior vena cava
  • Laceration of inferior vena cava NOS
  • Superficial laceration of inferior vena cava
Inclusion Terms
  • Complete transection of inferior vena cava
  • Traumatic rupture of inferior vena cava

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S35.1 (Injury of inferior vena cava)

ICD-10-CM code S35.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S35.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S35.1 - Injury of inferior vena cava. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Injury of inferior vena cava.