Other superficial bite of right little finger, init encntr

This code describes a minor, non-penetrating injury to the right little finger caused by a bite from an animal or human. The injury affects only the outermost layers of the skin, such as an abrasion or contusion, without breaking through to deeper tissues. It is an initial presentation for this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a superficial bite wound to their right little finger. This would include scenarios like a child's finger being nipped by a pet, or a minor human bite that did not break the skin significantly. It is appropriate when the bite does not involve an open wound requiring sutures or deeper tissue damage.

• Always confirm the laterality (right) and specific digit (little finger) of the bite.
• Ensure the bite is truly superficial; if there's an open wound, a different code from the S61 category would be more appropriate.
• The "A" at the end signifies an initial encounter for this injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.