Inj lesser saphenous vein at lower leg level, left leg, init

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury, other than a laceration or puncture, to the lesser saphenous vein in the left lower leg. This could encompass conditions like a contusion, crush injury, or other specified damage to the vein's structure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a specific, non-open injury to the left lesser saphenous vein at the lower leg level, and the patient is receiving initial treatment for this condition. Examples include a patient presenting with pain and swelling after a blunt force trauma to the left calf, where imaging reveals damage to the lesser saphenous vein without a laceration.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the lesser saphenous vein and the left lower leg.
• Confirm the injury is "other specified" and not a laceration, puncture, or unspecified injury.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.