Puncture wound w/o foreign body of right breast, subs encntr

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a puncture wound to the right breast where no foreign object is present. It indicates that the initial injury has already been addressed, and the patient is now receiving ongoing care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring for complications.

Use this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to a previously sustained puncture wound of the right breast, and the wound does not involve a foreign body. This would include scenarios like a patient returning for a scheduled wound re-evaluation or to have sutures removed.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right breast" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care during the healing phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.