Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, left leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an unspecified injury to the popliteal artery in the left leg. This could include conditions such as chronic arterial insufficiency, pseudoaneurysm, or persistent pain directly attributable to the original, unspecific trauma to the vessel.

This code is appropriate for documenting a current condition that is a residual effect of a past, unspecified injury to the left popliteal artery. It should be used when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is presenting for treatment or evaluation of the ongoing sequelae.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or manifestation being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior, unspecified popliteal artery injury.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with the initial or subsequent encounter seventh character.