Inj femoral vein at hip and thigh level, unsp leg, init

This code signifies an injury to the femoral vein in the hip or thigh region that is not further specified as a laceration, puncture, or traumatic aneurysm. It indicates damage to this major vein, which is crucial for blood return from the lower limb, without pinpointing the exact nature of the injury.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an injury to the femoral vein at the hip or thigh level, but the specific type of injury (e.g., laceration, contusion, rupture) is not detailed. This code is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of such an injury, prior to definitive diagnosis of the specific venous damage.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "femoral vein" and "hip and thigh level" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code when the specific type of femoral vein injury is not documented; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter, meaning the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.