Minor laceration of femoral artery, unsp leg, init encntr

This code describes a superficial cut or tear to the femoral artery that is not severe enough to be classified as a major laceration. It indicates that the specific leg affected (left or right) is not documented. This injury is in its initial phase of treatment.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a minor, non-penetrating laceration of the femoral artery where the laterality is unknown or unspecified in the medical record. This is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "minor laceration" and not a more severe injury like a puncture or transection.
• Only use this code when the affected leg is not specified; otherwise, use a more specific laterality code.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.