Laceration with foreign body of penis, initial encounter

This code signifies a cut or tear on the penis that also involves a foreign object embedded within the wound. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury.

Apply this code when documenting an acute penile laceration where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard, metal fragment) is present in the wound. This is appropriate for initial evaluations and treatments, such as emergency department visits or initial surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of a foreign body within the laceration.
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Consider additional codes for the specific foreign body if known and clinically relevant.