Injury to digital blood vessels

This code signifies damage to the blood vessels within the fingers or toes. It encompasses various types of vascular trauma, such as lacerations, contusions, or compressions affecting the arteries, veins, or capillaries of the digits. This injury can compromise blood flow and lead to ischemia or hemorrhage in the affected digit.

Use this code when documentation specifies an injury directly impacting the digital blood vessels, often resulting from crushing injuries, cuts, or severe blunt trauma to the fingers or toes. Supporting documentation should clearly identify the digit(s) involved and the nature of the vascular damage.

• Always code the underlying cause of the injury (e.g., open wound, fracture) in addition to the vascular injury.
• Specify laterality (left/right) and the specific digit(s) involved if documented, using more specific codes when available.
• Differentiate from nerve injuries (955.x) or tendon injuries (883.x) which may co-occur but require separate coding.