Unsp inj unsp blood vess at shldr/up arm, left arm, init

This code signifies an unspecified injury to a blood vessel in the left shoulder or upper arm region, where the specific type of vessel (e.g., artery, vein) and the nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, contusion) are not documented. It represents the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Use this code when documentation indicates a left upper extremity blood vessel injury at the shoulder or upper arm level, but lacks specificity regarding the vessel type or the exact nature of the injury. This is appropriate for the initial encounter when the patient first presents for treatment of this injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "unspecified" or lacks detail regarding the blood vessel type and injury.
• Verify the injury is located in the left shoulder or upper arm, not the forearm or hand.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.