Laceration of musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm, subs

Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a laceration, or a deep cut, affecting muscles, fascia, or tendons in the left shoulder or upper arm region. It specifically indicates that the patient is in the healing phase of the injury, receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management of a laceration to the left shoulder or upper arm muscles, fascia, or tendons. This includes visits for wound care, physical therapy, or monitoring of healing progress after the initial repair or treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "subsequent encounter" for accurate code assignment.
Distinguish between initial and subsequent encounters; this code is only for follow-up care.
Verify the specific anatomical site (shoulder/upper arm) and tissue type (muscle, fascia, tendon) to rule out other S46 codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.822Laceration of musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm

S46.822D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S46Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm S46.0Injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of shoulder S46.00Unsp injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of shoulder S46.001Unsp injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of right shoulder S46.001A