ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S35.23
Injury of inferior mesenteric artery
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S35.23
Inclusion Terms
- Incomplete transection of inferior mesenteric artery
- Laceration of inferior mesenteric artery NOS
- Superficial laceration of inferior mesenteric artery
Inclusion Terms
- Complete transection of inferior mesenteric artery
- Traumatic rupture of inferior mesenteric artery
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S35.23 (Injury of inferior mesenteric artery)
ICD-10-CM code S35.23 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 S35.23 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S35.23 - Injury of inferior mesenteric artery. 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 mesenteric artery.