Laceration of unsp blood vessel at forarm lv, left arm, init

This code signifies a tear or cut in an unspecified blood vessel located in the left forearm. This injury involves damage to the vessel wall, potentially leading to bleeding or compromised blood flow, and is documented as the initial treatment for the condition.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed laceration of a blood vessel in the left forearm, where the specific type of vessel (e.g., artery, vein) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of this injury, such as in an emergency department or initial surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "forearm level" for accurate laterality and anatomical site.
• Only use this code when the specific blood vessel type (artery, vein, capillary) is not identified in the medical record.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for the same injury will require different seventh characters.