Oth injury of femoral artery, right leg, subs encntr

This code signifies a documented injury to the right femoral artery that is not a laceration, puncture, or traumatic rupture, and is being treated after the initial encounter. This could include contusions, avulsions, or other specified but less common types of arterial damage. The injury is located in the main artery supplying blood to the right leg.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, medication adjustments, or rehabilitation, related to a previously diagnosed "other specified injury" of the right femoral artery. This is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies an "other specified injury" type, not a laceration, puncture, or rupture.
• Confirm the injury is to the right femoral artery and not the left or an unspecified side.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.