Laceration of musc/fasc/tend long hd bicep, left arm, init

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut involving the muscle, fascia, and tendon structures of the long head of the biceps in the patient's left arm. This injury typically results in pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the affected limb.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with a confirmed laceration of the long head of the left biceps, affecting all three tissue layers (muscle, fascia, and tendon). This often occurs due to direct trauma, such as a deep cut or penetrating injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies involvement of muscle, fascia, AND tendon.
Verify the injury is to the long head of the biceps and on the left arm.
The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.122Laceration of musc/fasc/tend long head of biceps, left arm

S46.122A(current)

Crosswalks

880.20ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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