Puncture wound w/o foreign body of right forearm, init

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right forearm caused by a sharp object, where no foreign material remains embedded in the wound. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a puncture wound to the right forearm, and clinical assessment confirms the absence of a retained foreign body. Examples include a stab wound from a knife or a deep prick from a nail that did not break off.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right forearm" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• Confirm this is the patient's first visit for this specific injury to justify the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character.
• If a foreign body is present, a different code from the S51.84- series would be appropriate.