S35.11XD — Minor laceration of inferior vena cava, subsequent encounter
Is S35.11XD billable?
Yes — S35.11XD is billable for FY2027. S35.11XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S35.11XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S35.11XD at a glance
| Code | S35.11XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Minor laceration of inferior vena cava, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S35.11XD?
In S35.11XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S35.11XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S35.11XD group to?
S35.11XD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S35.11XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S35.11, the nearest indexed parent of S35.11XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › vena cava › inferior › laceration
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S35.11XD.
- Incomplete transection of inferior vena cava
- Laceration of inferior vena cava NOS
- Superficial laceration of inferior vena cava
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S35.1
The conditions below can never be reported together with S35.11XD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- injury of vena cava NOS (S25.2)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S35.11XD to fully describe the condition. S35.11XD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S35.11XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S35.11XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S35.11XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S35.11XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S35
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S35.11XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S35.11XD existed?
S35.11XD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.