Inj ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unsp arm, init

This code signifies a documented injury to the ulnar artery within the wrist or hand, where the specific nature of the injury is not further detailed (e.g., laceration, contusion, puncture). It applies when the affected arm is not specified, and it represents the initial treatment for this injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with an acute, unspecified injury to the uunar artery in the wrist or hand, such as from a crush injury, blunt trauma, or a penetrating wound where the precise type of arterial damage isn't specified. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of this injury, regardless of the specific intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states an injury to the ulnar artery at the wrist or hand level, without specifying the exact type of injury.
• Verify that the medical record does not specify which arm (left or right) was affected.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.