Unsp inj unsp blood vess at lower leg level, right leg, init

This code signifies an injury to an unspecified blood vessel in the right lower leg, where the specific type of vessel (e.g., artery, vein) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a documented injury to a blood vessel in the right lower leg, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the type of vessel involved. This is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "unspecified" blood vessel or provides no further detail regarding the vessel type.
• Verify the injury is located in the right lower leg and not the ankle or foot.
• Only use the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.