Laceration with foreign body of left buttock, init encntr

This code signifies a cut or tear in the skin and underlying tissues of the left buttock that also involves the presence of an embedded foreign object. This injury is typically caused by trauma where an object penetrates the skin and remains within the wound.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration on their left buttock, and a foreign body (e.g., glass, metal, wood splinter) is identified within the wound. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left buttock and the presence of a foreign body.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Do not use this code for superficial foreign bodies without an associated laceration.