2025 ICD-10-CM code S85.592

Other specified injury of the popliteal vein in the left leg.

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for the most current information.Use appropriate seventh characters (A, D, S) to indicate encounter status.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the service. Consult the CPT and HCPCS modifier guidelines for additional information.

Medical necessity for coding S85.592 depends on the clinical circumstances and justification for treatment. The injury to the popliteal vein must be documented and the intervention must be supported by clinical findings and relevant medical guidelines.The appropriate level of care should be commensurate with the severity of the injury.

The clinical responsibility for this code falls under the physician or healthcare provider who diagnoses and treats the injury. This involves assessing the patient's condition, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., ultrasound, venography), and implementing appropriate treatment strategies, such as surgery, medication, or observation.

IMPORTANT Consider additional codes for open wounds (S81.-) and retained foreign bodies (Z18.-).Seventh characters A, D, and S should be appended to specify initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela, respectively.Related codes include those for injuries to other blood vessels in the lower leg (S85.811, S85.812 etc.).

In simple words: This code describes a specific type of injury to a vein in the left leg.The injury isn't specified exactly, but it affects a vein behind the knee (popliteal vein).A doctor uses this code when billing for care related to this injury.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies other specified injuries to the popliteal vein located in the left leg.It encompasses various types of trauma affecting this specific vein, excluding those explicitly listed in the exclusion notes.Further specification of the injury type may require additional codes depending on the clinical context.This code is used for initial encounters, subsequent encounters, and sequelae, indicated by the addition of the seventh character A, D, or S, respectively.

Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. Physical examination reveals a laceration to the left popliteal vein.Following surgical repair, the physician codes S85.592A., A patient is seen in a vascular clinic for follow-up care six weeks after a previous injury to the left popliteal vein.The physician codes this visit with S85.592D., During a routine physical examination, a patient reports ongoing symptoms (e.g., swelling, pain) in their left leg months after a traumatic event.A subsequent venogram reveals chronic venous insufficiency attributed to prior injury to the left popliteal vein. The physician codes this as S85.592S.

Detailed documentation is needed, including a history of the injury mechanism, physical examination findings (e.g., location and extent of injury, presence of hematoma or swelling), results of diagnostic imaging studies (if performed, such as ultrasound or venography), and details of the treatment administered (e.g., surgical repair, medication).

** Always cross-reference with other relevant codes, such as those for associated injuries or complications. Accurate coding requires a thorough understanding of the patient's medical record and the specific details of the injury.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
  • Specialties:Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine
  • Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center
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