Lacerat less saphenous at lower leg level, left leg, subs

Laceration of lesser saphenous vein at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a tear or cut in the lesser saphenous vein located in the lower portion of the left leg. It specifically refers to a follow-up visit for this injury, after the initial treatment has been provided.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient who previously sustained a laceration to the left lesser saphenous vein at the lower leg level. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, monitoring for complications, or ongoing management of the injury during the healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is not the initial treatment for the laceration.
Verify laterality is correctly identified as the left leg.
Confirm the specific vein involved is the lesser saphenous vein.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S85.412Laceration of less saphenous at lower leg level, left leg

S85.412D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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