Inj flexor musc/fasc/tend l little finger at forarm lv, init

This code signifies an injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons of the left little finger, specifically occurring at the forearm level. This injury is not a laceration, puncture, or open wound, but rather another type of damage such as a strain, sprain, or contusion.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a closed injury to the flexor structures of the left little finger, with the injury site located in the forearm region. This includes conditions like muscle strains, tendon avulsions, or other non-lacerating trauma to these specific tissues.

• Ensure the injury is specifically to the flexor structures of the left little finger and the anatomical location is the forearm level.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the injury type is "other" and not a laceration, puncture, or open wound, which would be coded differently.