Major lacerat femor vein at hip and thi lev, unsp leg, sqla

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a significant tear or cut to the femoral vein in the hip or thigh region, affecting an unspecified leg. These sequelae could include chronic pain, venous insufficiency, lymphedema, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained major laceration of the femoral vein at the hip and thigh level. This applies to follow-up encounters where the acute injury has healed, but its lasting impact is being addressed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous femoral vein laceration.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the residual effects of a healed injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use the appropriate acute injury code with the correct seventh character.