Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of prt biceps, left arm, init

This code signifies an injury to the muscle, fascia, or tendon of the biceps in the left arm, excluding a rupture or laceration. It covers various other types of damage, such as strains, sprains, or contusions, affecting the biceps. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a non-rupture/non-laceration injury to the left biceps muscle, fascia, or tendon. This includes scenarios like a patient experiencing a strain from lifting, a contusion from a direct impact, or a sprain from overextension of the left arm.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left arm and that the injury is not a rupture or laceration.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Distinguish this code from those indicating complete tears or open wounds of the biceps.