Laceration of musc/fasc/tend triceps, left arm, init

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the left triceps muscle, its surrounding fascia, and/or its tendon, resulting in a tear or cut. This type of injury typically involves disruption of the tissue integrity, often due to a sharp object or significant blunt force.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with an acute, open wound affecting the triceps complex in the left arm, where the muscle, fascia, or tendon has been lacerated. This is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the left arm and involvement of the triceps muscle, fascia, or tendon.
Confirm the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury.
Distinguish from contusions, strains, or avulsions, which have different codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.322Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, left arm

S46.322A(current)

Crosswalks

880.20ApproxICD-9

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