Inj unsp blood vessel at forearm level, right arm, init

This code signifies damage to a blood vessel in the right forearm that is not a major artery or vein, and the specific type of injury (e.g., laceration, contusion) is known but not explicitly categorized elsewhere. It indicates the initial treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an injury to a minor or unnamed blood vessel in the right forearm, and the nature of the injury is detailed (e.g., "right forearm capillary rupture," "small venule tear, right forearm"). This is for the first encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right forearm and that the injury is to a blood vessel not otherwise classified.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this injury.
• Look for specific details about the type of blood vessel and injury to rule out more specific codes.