Inj musc/fasc/tend long head of biceps, left arm, subs

This code signifies an injury to the muscle, fascia, or tendon of the long head of the biceps in the left arm, excluding a tear or rupture. It covers various other types of damage to these tissues, such as strains, contusions, or sprains, that are not classified as a complete or partial tear.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving active treatment for an injury to the long head of the biceps in their left arm, such as physical therapy, medication management, or wound care. It is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial injury has been diagnosed and treatment has commenced.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the left arm and the long head of the biceps.
• Confirm the injury is not a tear or rupture; otherwise, a more specific code would be required.
• This "D" encounter code is used for ongoing treatment, not for the initial diagnosis or for sequelae.