2025 ICD-10-CM code S85.592S

Sequela of other specified injury of the popliteal vein in the left leg.

Use of additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to specify the cause of the initial injury is recommended.If there is a retained foreign body, use the appropriate Z18.- code.The initial encounter, subsequent encounter, and sequela codes must be used according to the patient's visit for appropriate reimbursement.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services provided.Appropriate modifiers should be applied based on official coding guidelines.

Medical necessity is established through documentation supporting the existence of significant ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to a previous injury to the popliteal vein.The documentation should demonstrate the need for ongoing medical management and link the current condition to the past injury.

The clinical responsibility for this code falls upon physicians (e.g., vascular surgeons, general surgeons) managing the sequelae of popliteal vein injuries.This may involve ongoing monitoring, treatment of complications, or management of chronic symptoms related to the prior injury.

IMPORTANT Consider additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to specify the cause of injury.If a retained foreign body is present, use code Z18.-.

In simple words: This code is for long-term problems or complications from a past injury to a vein behind the knee in the left leg. The original injury may be healed, but this code addresses any remaining issues.

This code classifies the sequela (late effect) of an unspecified injury to the popliteal vein located in the left leg.The injury itself may have been resolved, but the code reflects ongoing consequences or complications resulting from the prior trauma.It is crucial to note that this code does not describe the initial injury event, only the lasting effects.Appropriate documentation must support the late effects reported.

Example 1: A patient presents with persistent swelling and pain in their left leg several months after a motor vehicle accident.Imaging reveals venous insufficiency secondary to a prior injury to the popliteal vein. Code S85.592S would be used to reflect the sequela of the injury., A patient experiences recurrent thrombophlebitis (blood clots) in their left leg, linked to scar tissue from a previous penetrating injury to the popliteal vein. Code S85.592S is appropriate for the ongoing complication., A patient has chronic leg ulcers and impaired circulation in their left leg due to a healed popliteal vein injury sustained during a sporting accident. The lasting circulatory problems are documented, warranting the use of S85.592S.

Detailed medical history of the original popliteal vein injury, including mechanism, date, and treatment.Documentation of current symptoms, physical examination findings, and any diagnostic imaging (e.g., ultrasound, venogram) confirming venous insufficiency or other sequelae are necessary.Any ongoing treatment or management of the sequela should also be clearly documented.

** This code specifically addresses sequelae.The initial injury should be coded separately if it is the reason for the current visit.Accurate coding requires precise documentation linking the current symptoms or complications to the prior injury.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Phlebology
  • Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital
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