Oth injury of vein at forearm level, unsp arm, init encntr

This code signifies a documented injury to a vein located in the forearm, where the specific type of injury is known but not precisely categorized by a more specific code. The affected arm is not specified in the clinical documentation. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documentation indicates a forearm vein injury, such as a laceration, puncture, or contusion, but the specific vein or detailed nature of the injury isn't further defined. This applies when the laterality (left or right arm) is not explicitly stated. It is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment of this injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "forearm" and "vein" and that the injury is not more specifically described (e.g., "laceration of cephalic vein").
• Verify that the laterality of the arm is truly unspecified; if left or right is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.