Laceration of left quadriceps musc/fasc/tend, init

Laceration of left quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the quadriceps muscle, its surrounding fibrous tissue (fascia), and the associated tendon in the left thigh. This injury typically results in pain, swelling, and impaired leg function.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a confirmed laceration involving all three specified structures (muscle, fascia, and tendon) of the left quadriceps. It is used for the first encounter where the injury is evaluated and definitive treatment is planned or initiated.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies involvement of the muscle, fascia, and tendon.
Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "left."
Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S76.122Laceration of left quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon

S76.122A(current)

Crosswalks

890.2ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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