Unsp injury of radial artery at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm, subs

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the radial artery in the wrist or hand region, occurring in either arm, during the recovery phase of treatment. It indicates that the specific nature of the arterial damage (e.g., laceration, contusion) is not documented.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed but unspecified radial artery injury in the wrist or hand. This includes scenarios such as wound care, monitoring for complications, or physical therapy after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the injury.
• Avoid this code if the specific type of radial artery injury (e.g., laceration, puncture) is known and documented; instead, use a more specific code.
• Confirm the injury is to the radial artery and not another vessel in the wrist or hand.