Inj unsp blood vessel at hip and thigh level, left leg, init

This code signifies an injury to a blood vessel in the left hip or thigh region that is not specifically identified as an artery or vein, and the precise type of injury is also not otherwise specified. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation for this vascular trauma.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a new, acute injury to a blood vessel in the left hip or thigh where the specific vessel (e.g., femoral artery, saphenous vein) is not documented, nor is the exact nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, contusion). This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left leg and the hip/thigh region for the injury.
• Only use this code when a more specific blood vessel injury code (e.g., S75.0-S75.8) cannot be assigned due to lack of detail in the medical record.
• Remember the "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.