Laceration of blood vessels at shldr/up arm, right arm, init

This code signifies a tear or cut in a blood vessel, other than the main arteries or veins, located in the right shoulder or upper arm region. This injury is acute and represents the initial treatment for the laceration.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a traumatic laceration to a smaller, specified blood vessel (e.g., a muscular artery or vein) in the right shoulder or upper arm. This would be used for injuries such as those sustained from a penetrating wound or severe blunt trauma.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "initial encounter" for accurate code assignment.
• Distinguish from lacerations of major arteries (e.g., brachial artery) or veins (e.g., axillary vein), which have separate codes.
• Verify the injury is to a "specified" blood vessel, meaning it's not a general or unspecified vessel laceration.