Abrasion of left ring finger, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a superficial injury to the left ring finger characterized by the scraping or rubbing off of the skin's outermost layer. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific abrasion, rather than initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents for continued management, wound checks, or dressing changes related to an abrasion previously diagnosed on their left ring finger. It should be used after the initial treatment of the injury has been completed.

• Requires an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment, which would use the 'A' (initial encounter) seventh character.
• Verify the laterality and specific digit (left ring finger) are accurately documented.