Oth injury of anterior tibial artery, left leg, init encntr

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the anterior tibial artery in the left leg, excluding a laceration or open wound. This could involve a contusion, puncture, crush injury, or other specified damage to the vessel that is not a complete tear. Such injuries can compromise blood flow to the lower leg and foot.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a non-lacerating injury to the left anterior tibial artery due to trauma, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment. Examples include a patient sustaining a blunt force trauma to the lower leg resulting in arterial damage, or a penetrating injury that does not fully transect the artery.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the left leg and an initial encounter.
• Verify the injury is to the anterior tibial artery, not the posterior.
• Confirm the injury type is "other specified" and not a laceration (S85.11-S85.12) or an unspecified injury (S85.19-).