Lacerat less saphenous at lower leg level, unsp leg, subs

Laceration of lesser saphenous vein at lower leg level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the lesser saphenous vein, located in the lower leg, that is being treated after the initial encounter. The specific leg affected is not documented. This injury can result in bleeding, pain, and potential complications like infection or thrombosis.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits related to a laceration of the lesser saphenous vein in the lower leg when the affected leg is not specified. This includes encounters for wound care, monitoring for complications, or subsequent surgical interventions after the initial treatment has been rendered.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the laceration.
Verify that the documentation does not specify which leg was affected.
Pair with an external cause code to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S85.419Laceration of less saphenous at lower leg level, unsp leg

S85.419D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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