Laceration of musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm, init

This code signifies a tear or cut in the muscles, fascia, or tendons located in the left shoulder or upper arm region, excluding the rotator cuff, biceps, and triceps. It indicates an acute injury where the tissue has been disrupted, often due to trauma.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration to a muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left shoulder or upper arm, such as a deep cut from a sharp object. This would include injuries to deltoid, pectoralis major, or other unspecified muscles/tendons in this area.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left arm" and the injury is to a muscle, fascia, or tendon other than the rotator cuff, biceps, or triceps.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Always review operative reports or physician notes for precise anatomical location and type of tissue involved.