Puncture wound with foreign body of vocal cord, subs encntr

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the vocal cord (larynx) caused by a foreign object, such as a splinter or small projectile, during the healing phase of the injury. The foreign body remains embedded within the vocal cord tissue.

Apply this code for follow-up visits or subsequent care related to a vocal cord puncture wound with a retained foreign body after the initial treatment. Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of a foreign body and the encounter type as subsequent.

• Ensure documentation specifies "with foreign body" to differentiate from a simple puncture wound.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care; use an initial encounter code for the first treatment.
• Confirm the specific anatomical site is the vocal cord, not other laryngeal structures.