Lacerat blood vessels at hip and thigh level, left leg, init

Laceration of other blood vessels at hip and thigh level, left leg, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in a blood vessel, other than a major artery or vein, located in the left hip or thigh region. This injury typically results in bleeding and may involve smaller arteries, veins, or capillaries within the soft tissues of the upper leg.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting an acute laceration to a non-specified blood vessel in the left hip or thigh, such as from a penetrating injury or severe trauma. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" leg and the hip/thigh level.
Confirm the injury is a laceration and not a contusion or rupture.
Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S75.812Laceration of blood vessels at hip and thigh level, left leg

S75.812A(current)

Crosswalks

904.7ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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