Oth injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg, subs encntr

Other specified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to the femoral artery that is not further specified as a laceration, puncture, or contusion. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the healing or complications of a previous, non-specific injury to this major blood vessel in the thigh.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being managed for an "other specified" femoral artery injury, such as a partial tear or crush injury, after the initial treatment. This includes ongoing care for wound management, monitoring for vascular compromise, or addressing delayed complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "other specified" injury and specifies the subsequent encounter.
Confirm the injury is to the femoral artery and not another vessel in the leg.
Always review the medical record for laterality if available, though this specific code is for an unspecified leg.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S75.099Other specified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg

S75.099D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S75Injury of blood vessels at hip and thigh level S75.0Injury of femoral artery S75.00Unspecified injury of femoral artery S75.001Unspecified injury of femoral artery, right leg S75.001AUnspecified injury of femoral artery, right leg, init encntr