Unsp injury of radial artery at wrs/hnd lv of left arm, subs

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the radial artery in the left wrist or hand, occurring during a subsequent encounter for care. It indicates that the precise nature of the arterial damage (e.g., laceration, contusion, puncture) was not documented or determined.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or physical therapy, related to a previously sustained, but unspecified, injury to the radial artery in their left wrist or hand. This applies when the initial injury's specific type was not recorded or is unknown.

• Requires a 7th character "D" for subsequent encounter.
• Only use when the specific type of radial artery injury is not documented.
• Ensure laterality (left arm) and anatomical site (wrist and hand level) are accurately reflected.