Lacerat unsp musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, right arm, subs

This code signifies a laceration involving the muscles, fascia, or tendons of the right forearm, where the specific tissue injured is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment phase. This could include wound checks, cast changes, or physical therapy.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management of an unspecifed laceration to the muscles, fascia, or tendons of the right forearm. This is appropriate when the initial injury has been treated, and the current visit is for continued care, healing assessment, or rehabilitation.

• Ensure "subsequent encounter" is clearly documented to support the 7th character 'D'.
• Only use this code when the specific muscle, fascia, or tendon involved in the laceration is not identified in the medical record.
• If the laterality is not specified, consider using an unspecified laterality code if available and appropriate, or query the provider.