Laceration of peroneal artery, right leg, initial encounter

This code signifies a tear or cut in the peroneal artery located in the right lower leg. This injury typically results in significant bleeding and can compromise blood flow to the distal leg and foot.

Use this code when documenting an initial presentation of a patient with a confirmed laceration of the right peroneal artery, often due to trauma such as a penetrating injury or severe fracture. It is appropriate for the first encounter where the injury is diagnosed and treated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right leg" and "peroneal artery" to support this specific code.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific injury. Subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Look for associated codes for the mechanism of injury (e.g., external cause codes) and any other related injuries.