Laceration with foreign body of thigh
ICD-10 S71.12 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of laceration with foreign body of thigh.
S71.12 refers to a laceration of the thigh that is complicated by the presence of a foreign body. This condition typically arises from traumatic injuries, such as accidents or falls, where sharp objects penetrate the skin and underlying tissues. The thigh, being a muscular region, can sustain significant damage, leading to complications such as infection, hemorrhage, or damage to underlying structures like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. The presence of a foreign body can complicate the healing process, necessitating surgical intervention to remove the object and repair the laceration. In orthopedic trauma surgery, careful assessment is required to determine the extent of the injury and the appropriate surgical approach. This may involve imaging studies to evaluate the foreign body’s location and any associated fractures or dislocations. Proper coding is essential for accurate billing and to reflect the complexity of the injury, which may involve multiple specialties including orthopedics and trauma surgery.
Detailed operative notes including the type of laceration, foreign body characteristics, and surgical procedures performed.
Patients presenting with traumatic thigh injuries requiring surgical intervention for laceration repair and foreign body removal.
Ensure accurate documentation of the mechanism of injury and any associated fractures or dislocations.
Comprehensive assessment notes including initial evaluation, imaging results, and treatment provided.
Patients with acute traumatic injuries to the thigh presenting to the emergency department.
Document the patient's vital signs, mechanism of injury, and any immediate interventions performed.
Used when performing laceration repair with foreign body removal.
Operative report detailing the laceration, foreign body, and repair method.
Orthopedic surgeons must document the complexity of the repair.
The primary consideration is the presence of a foreign body in the laceration, which necessitates specific documentation and coding to reflect the complexity of the injury.
