Puncture wound w foreign body of left shoulder, init encntr

This code describes an injury to the left shoulder caused by a sharp object penetrating the skin and leaving a foreign object embedded within the tissue. This type of wound carries a risk of infection and may require surgical removal of the foreign body.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a puncture wound to the left shoulder where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard, metal fragment) is confirmed to be present. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter for such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left shoulder and the presence of a foreign body.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use this code if the foreign body has been completely removed prior to the encounter or if it's a subsequent encounter for follow-up care.