Major lacerat femor vein at hip and thi lev, right leg, init

This code signifies a significant, deep tear or cut to the main vein in the right upper leg, specifically in the region of the hip and thigh. This type of injury typically involves substantial bleeding and can compromise blood flow from the leg back to the heart. It indicates the initial presentation and treatment of this acute trauma.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, severe laceration of the right femoral vein due to trauma, such as a penetrating injury (e.g., stab wound, gunshot wound) or a severe blunt force injury. This code is appropriate when the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "major laceration" or a similar term indicating significant venous damage.
• Verify the injury location is precisely at the hip and thigh level of the right leg.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the active treatment of this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.