Oth injury of axillary or brachial vein, left side, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previously sustained, clearly defined injury to a vein in the left armpit or upper arm, excluding the main axillary or brachial veins. This could involve damage to smaller, named venous branches within these regions.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of an old, resolved injury to a specified, non-major axillary or brachial vein on the left side. Examples include chronic pain, venous insufficiency, or scarring affecting venous flow, directly attributable to the past trauma.

• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a past injury of a specified axillary or brachial vein.
• This code is for sequela (late effects), not acute injuries. An acute injury code would be used for the initial event.
• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, venous insufficiency).