Lacerat less saphenous at lower leg level, right leg, init

Laceration of lesser saphenous vein at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the lesser saphenous vein located in the lower portion of the right leg. This injury typically involves damage to the vessel wall, potentially leading to bleeding or hematoma formation.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for acute injuries to the lesser saphenous vein on the right lower leg, such as those sustained from trauma, punctures, or surgical complications. It is appropriate for the initial treatment of such a laceration.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the lesser saphenous vein and the right lower leg.
Confirm the encounter is the initial one for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
Always code any associated external cause of injury (e.g., W00-Y38) to provide a complete picture of the event.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S85.411Laceration of less saphenous at lower leg level, right leg

S85.411A(current)

Crosswalks

904.3ApproxICD-9

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