S35.221D — Minor laceration of superior mesenteric artery, subsequent encounter
Is S35.221D billable?
Yes — S35.221D is billable for FY2027. S35.221D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S35.221D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S35.221D at a glance
| Code | S35.221D |
|---|---|
| Description | Minor laceration of superior mesenteric artery, 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 S35.221D?
In S35.221D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S35.221D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S35.221D group to?
S35.221D 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 S35.221D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S35.221, the nearest indexed parent of S35.221D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › mesenteric › artery › superior › laceration
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S35.221D.
- Incomplete transection of superior mesenteric artery
- Laceration of superior mesenteric artery NOS
- Superficial laceration of superior mesenteric artery
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S35.221D to fully describe the condition. S35.221D 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 S35.221D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S35.221D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S35.221D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S35.221D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S35
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S35.221D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S35.221D existed?
S35.221D 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.