Other superficial bite of right middle finger, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial bite wound located on the right middle finger. The injury involves only the skin and subcutaneous tissue, without penetrating deeper structures like muscle, tendon, or bone. This is the initial presentation of the injury for treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with a bite wound to their right middle finger that is clearly superficial. This includes bites from animals, humans, or insects where the skin is broken but the injury is not extensive. It is appropriate for initial evaluation and treatment of such a wound.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "superficial" and the exact digit (right middle finger).
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the external cause of the bite (e.g., W53.01XA for bite by rat) in addition to this diagnosis code.