S55.901A
ICD-10-CMUnspecified injury of unspecified blood vessel at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
This code signifies an injury to an unidentified blood vessel within the right forearm, where the specific nature of the vessel (e.g., artery, vein) is not documented. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for this injury.
Use this code when a patient presents with a right forearm injury involving a blood vessel, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the type of vessel affected. This is appropriate for the initial encounter when the diagnosis is still being established or is not fully detailed.
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