Injury of unspecified uterine vein, initial encounter

This code signifies a traumatic injury to an unspecified uterine vein. It indicates damage to one of the venous structures draining the uterus, without specifying the exact vessel involved. This is an initial encounter for the injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed injury to a uterine vein where the specific affected vein (e.g., right or left, arcuate, or other named uterine vein) is not documented. This might occur following pelvic trauma, surgical complications, or other iatrogenic events.

• Ensure documentation clearly states an injury to a uterine vein, not an artery.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this specific injury.
• Look for more specific codes if the documentation identifies a particular uterine vein or if the encounter is for subsequent care.