ICD-10 code S80. 11XA for Contusion of right lower leg, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
"Easy bruising" is usually coded as ecchymosis - 459.89 or 782.7.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 924.8 converts approximately to: 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T14. 8 Other injury of unspecified body region.
S80.12XA12XA.
Nontraumatic hematoma of soft tissue M79. 81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M79. 81 became effective on October 1, 2021.
R23. 3 - Spontaneous ecchymoses | ICD-10-CM.
A contusion, or bruise, is caused by a direct blow to the body that can cause damage to the surface of the skin and to deeper tissues as well depending on the severity of the blow.
Spontaneous ecchymosis (also called 'actinic purpura') is extremely common. It occurs primarily on the forearms and hands but can also occur on the legs. Basically, tiny vessels rupture in the skin and leave black, purple and/or red patches. The patches can easily tear.
(EH-kih-MOH-sis) A small bruise caused by blood leaking from broken blood vessels into the tissues of the skin or mucous membranes.
A bruise, also known as a contusion, typically appears on the skin after trauma such as a blow to the body. It occurs when the small veins and capillaries under the skin break. A hematoma is a collection (or pooling) of blood outside the blood vessel.
Abstract. Soft-tissue hematomas are a common clinical entity often associated with trauma, surgery, and bleeding disorders. In the majority of cases, soft-tissue hematomas acutely appear and spontaneously resolve, but sometimes, they present as swellings that slowly expand and progressively increase with time.
ICD-10 Code for Nontraumatic hematoma of soft tissue- M79. 81- Codify by AAPC.
It should be noted that superficial injuries, such as abrasions or contusions, are not coded when associated with more severe injuries of the same site.
Spontaneous ecchymosis (also called 'actinic purpura') is extremely common. It occurs primarily on the forearms and hands but can also occur on the legs. Basically, tiny vessels rupture in the skin and leave black, purple and/or red patches. The patches can easily tear.
Easy bruising sometimes indicates a serious underlying condition, such as a blood-clotting problem or a blood disease. See your health care provider if you: Have frequent, large bruises, especially if your bruises appear on your trunk, back or face or seem to develop for no known reasons.
An abrasion is a type of open wound that's caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface.