Laceration w/o fb of unsp finger w/o damage to nail, init

This code describes a cut or tear of the skin on an unspecified finger that does not involve a foreign object embedded in the wound. The injury also specifically excludes any damage to the fingernail or nail bed.

Use this code for initial encounters where a patient presents with a simple laceration to any finger, and the physician documents no foreign body and an intact nail. This is appropriate for superficial cuts that do not extend into deeper tissues or involve the nail structure.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without foreign body" and "without damage to nail."
• This code is for an "initial encounter" only; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• If the specific finger is known, a more precise code should be selected.