Puncture wound without foreign body, left hip, init encntr

Puncture wound without foreign body, left hip, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the left hip region caused by a sharp object, such as a needle or a thorn, where no foreign material remains embedded in the tissue. The wound is characterized by a small entry point and may extend into deeper tissues without significant tissue loss or laceration.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting an initial visit for a patient presenting with a puncture wound to the left hip that has been assessed and confirmed to be free of any retained foreign body. This includes injuries from stepping on a sharp object or being pricked by a pointed instrument.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "left hip" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
Do not use this code if a foreign body is present; a different code from the S71.04x series would be appropriate.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S71.032Puncture wound without foreign body, left hip

S71.032A(current)

Crosswalks

890.0ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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