Laceration w/o fb of r rng fngr w/o damage to nail, subs

This code describes a cut to the right ring finger that does not involve a foreign object and where the nail itself is not injured. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up visits for a patient who previously sustained a laceration to their right ring finger. This includes scenarios such as wound checks, dressing changes, or suture removal, provided the wound is not infected or experiencing complications.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right ring finger and explicitly states "without damage to nail."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of an existing laceration, not the initial injury or a new one.
• If there is an associated infection or complication, a more specific code for that condition should be used in addition to or instead of this code.