Inj radial artery at forearm level, unsp arm, init encntr

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the radial artery within the forearm, where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, puncture) is documented but doesn't fit more specific categories. It applies when the affected arm is not specified (left or right).

Use this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with a documented injury to the radial artery in the forearm, such as a partial tear, contusion, or other specified but non-lacerating/non-transecting trauma. This is appropriate when the medical record does not specify which arm was injured.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "other specified injury" of the radial artery, not a complete laceration or transection.
• Verify that the injury is located at the forearm level and the affected arm is not specified.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.