Unsp inj great saphenous at lower leg level, left leg, init

Unspecified injury of greater saphenous vein at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the major superficial vein on the inner aspect of the left lower leg, where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, contusion, puncture) is not documented. It indicates the first time this particular injury is being treated.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with an acute, undiagnosed injury to the left greater saphenous vein in the lower leg. This is appropriate when the provider has not specified the exact type of trauma to the vein, such as after a blunt force impact or a superficial wound where the precise vascular damage is unclear.

💡Coding Tips

Only use for the initial treatment of the injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
Ensure the documentation explicitly states "unspecified injury" or lacks detail regarding the type of injury to the greater saphenous vein.
Confirm the injury is located in the lower leg and affects the left side.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S85.302Unsp injury of great saphenous at lower leg level, left leg

S85.302A(current)

Crosswalks

904.3ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S85Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level S85.0Injury of popliteal artery S85.00Unspecified injury of popliteal artery S85.001Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, right leg S85.001AUnsp injury of popliteal artery, right leg, init encntr