Unsp injury of radial artery at forarm lv, right arm, subs

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the radial artery in the right forearm that is being treated or monitored after the initial encounter. The exact nature of the arterial damage (e.g., laceration, contusion, rupture) is not documented, but the injury is located specifically at the forearm level.

Use this code for follow-up visits, cast changes, medication adjustments, or wound care related to an initial, unspecified radial artery injury in the right forearm. This applies when the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase, or when the injury is still being evaluated without a definitive diagnosis of the specific type of arterial damage.

• Requires a 7th character of 'D' for subsequent encounter.
• Only use when the specific type of radial artery injury is not documented.
• Ensure laterality (right arm) and anatomical site (forearm level) are clearly supported in the medical record.