Contusion of left little finger w/o damage to nail, subs

This code signifies a bruise to the left little finger, where the nail itself remains intact. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this previously diagnosed injury, rather than the initial assessment.

Apply this code for patients returning for re-evaluation, wound care, or physical therapy related to a left little finger contusion. This includes scenarios where the initial injury has already been documented and the current encounter focuses on ongoing management or monitoring of healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies the left little finger and confirms no nail bed involvement.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial injury encounter; a different seventh character would be required.