ICD Code T14.8XXA

ICD code T14.8XXA is other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter.

1. Presence of an injury that does not fit into a more specific injury classification

2. Documentation of injury as unspecified or not otherwise classified

3. Acute phase of treatment (initial encounter)

4. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, or functional impairment at the site of injury

5. No clear anatomical location or injury type identified in the medical record

6. Absence of detailed diagnostic information to assign a more specific injury code

Applicable CPT codes for ICD-10 code T14.8XXA may include:

- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue

- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia

- 12001–13160: Repair of wound (simple, intermediate, complex)

- 20550–20553: Injection(s); tendon sheath, ligament, trigger points

- 29580: Application of Unna boot

- 97597–97598: Removal of devitalized tissue

- 99201–99499: Evaluation and management services (as appropriate for initial encounter)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific procedure performed and clinical documentation.

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