Laceration w/o fb of l mid finger w/o damage to nail, subs

Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a cut or tear on the left middle finger that does not involve a foreign object and has not damaged the fingernail. It is used when a patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury, such as wound checks or dressing changes, after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed laceration to the left middle finger. This includes visits for wound care, assessment of healing, or removal of sutures/staples, provided there was no foreign body and the nail was intact.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states "left middle finger" and "subsequent encounter."
Verify that there is no mention of a foreign body or nail damage in the medical record.
Distinguish from initial encounters (A) and sequela (S) codes for the same injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S61.213Laceration w/o fb of l mid finger w/o damage to nail

S61.213D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers S61.0Open wound of thumb without damage to nail S61.00Unspecified open wound of thumb without damage to nail S61.001Unspecified open wound of right thumb without damage to nail S61.001A