Laceration of vein at forearm level, unsp arm, init encntr

Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies a tear or cut in a vein located in the forearm, where the specific arm (left or right) is not documented. It indicates an acute injury to the venous system in this region.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with a fresh laceration affecting a forearm vein, and the medical record does not specify which arm was injured. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states a venous laceration, not an arterial or unspecified vessel injury.
Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.
If the arm is specified (left or right), a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S55.219Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm

S55.219A(current)

Crosswalks

903.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S55Injury of blood vessels at forearm level S55.0Injury of ulnar artery at forearm level S55.00Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level S55.001Unsp injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, right arm S55.001A