Inj femoral vein at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous injury to a specific part of the femoral vein in the left hip or thigh. This could include chronic pain, swelling, venous insufficiency, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original trauma to the vein.

Use this code when documenting a current condition that is a residual effect of an injury to the left femoral vein at the hip or thigh level, and the acute phase of the original injury has passed. This applies to follow-up encounters for ongoing management of these sequelae, such as chronic venous stasis or post-thrombotic syndrome stemming from the initial injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by any additional codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, venous insufficiency).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury of the left femoral vein at the specified anatomical level.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; instead, refer to the acute injury codes within the S75 category.