S35.91XS — Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, sequela
Is S35.91XS billable?
Yes, but S35.91XS is an unspecified code. S35.91XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S35.91XS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S35.91XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S35.00XSUnspecified injury of abdominal aorta, sequela
- S35.10XSUnspecified injury of inferior vena cava, sequela
- S35.211SMinor laceration of celiac artery, sequela
- S35.311SLaceration of portal vein, sequela
- S35.401SUnspecified injury of right renal artery, sequela
- S35.50XSInjury of unspecified iliac blood vessel(s), sequela
- S35.8X1SLaceration of other blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, sequela
S35.91XS at a glance
| Code | S35.91XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S35.91XS?
In S35.91XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S35.91XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S35.91XS group to?
S35.91XS sits in MDC 05 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 299Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCCmedical
- 300Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CCmedical
- 301Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCCmedical
How is S35.91XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S35.91, the nearest indexed parent of S35.91XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › abdomen › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S35.91XS to fully describe the condition. S35.91XS 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 S35.91XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S35.91XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S35.91XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S35.91XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S35
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S35.91XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S35.91XS existed?
S35.91XS 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.