Inj femoral vein at hip and thigh level, right leg, subs

This code signifies a documented injury to the right femoral vein, excluding a laceration, located specifically at the hip or thigh level. This injury is being addressed during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management, healing assessment, or complications related to a previously treated, non-lacerating injury of the right femoral vein in the hip or thigh region. This includes scenarios like monitoring for thrombosis, evaluating persistent pain, or assessing wound healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right leg" and "hip and thigh level" for the femoral vein injury.
• Verify the encounter is a "subsequent encounter" (D) and not an initial (A) or sequela (S) encounter.
• Confirm the injury is "other specified" (e.g., contusion, puncture, rupture without laceration) and not a simple laceration.