Abrasion of other finger, subsequent encounter

This code describes a superficial injury to the skin of any finger other than the thumb, involving scraping or rubbing away of the epidermis and potentially the dermis. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment for the abrasion, but rather a follow-up visit for continued care or assessment.

Use this code for subsequent encounters related to an abrasion on the index, middle, ring, or little finger. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing progress after the initial treatment has been rendered. It would be appropriate for a patient returning to the clinic a few days after the initial injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "other finger" (i.e., not the thumb) and that this is a follow-up visit.
• Pair this code with external cause codes (V, W, X, Y categories) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known and documented.
• Verify the encounter type; if this were the initial visit, a different 7th character (A) would be required.