Lacerat unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, subs

This code signifies a tear or cut in an unidentified blood vessel located in the shoulder or upper arm region, on an unspecified side of the body. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for care after the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or medication adjustments, for a patient previously diagnosed and treated for a laceration of an unspecified blood vessel in the shoulder or upper arm. It applies when the specific vessel involved was not documented or identified.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the injury.
• Only use this code when the specific blood vessel (e.g., artery, vein) is not identified in the medical record.
• If the arm (left or right) is specified, a more precise code should be selected.