Minor laceration of left innominate or subclav art, sequela

This code signifies a healed, minor laceration of the left innominate or subclavian artery, indicating a past injury that has resolved but may still have residual effects or require ongoing monitoring. It represents the long-term consequence of a less severe arterial trauma in this specific anatomical location.

Use this code when documenting a patient's history of a minor laceration to the left innominate or subclavian artery, where the acute injury has passed and the patient is now presenting for follow-up, management of sequelae, or for a condition related to this prior injury. This is appropriate for patients with a documented history of such an injury, even if currently asymptomatic, to reflect their complete medical history.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left innominate or subclavian artery and confirms the injury was a minor laceration.
• Verify that the encounter is for a sequela or a condition related to the healed injury, not an acute or active laceration.
• Consider if any additional codes are needed to describe specific sequelae or current complications arising from this past injury.