During a CT scan of the hand, contrast was introduced using a power injector and the patient's arm began to swell. During the injection, the vein was injured and the tissue became infiltrated. Assign the diagnosis code(s).

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The injury to the vein and tissue infiltration are adverse effects related to the contrast injection. The appropriate diagnosis codes are 903.9 (Other and unspecified complications of medical care, not elsewhere classified) and E870.3 (Failure in dosage during treatment with drugs, medicaments and biological substances).

During a CT Scan of the Hand, Contrast Was Introduced