Inj superficial vein at shldr/up arm, right arm, init

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury to a superficial vein in the right shoulder or upper arm that is not a laceration, puncture, or contusion. This could include conditions like a superficial thrombophlebitis or a localized inflammatory reaction affecting the vein. It specifically denotes the initial presentation or treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a specified, but not otherwise classified, injury to a superficial vein in the right shoulder or upper arm. Examples include superficial phlebitis due to an IV infiltration or a localized chemical irritation of a superficial vein.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right arm" and "superficial vein" to support this code.
• Verify the injury is "other specified" and not better described by a more specific code for laceration, puncture, or contusion.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.