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

Laceration with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a cut on the right middle finger that includes a foreign object embedded within the wound, but the fingernail itself is not injured. This injury is being addressed for the first time.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration of their right middle finger, and a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard) is identified within the wound. This is appropriate for the first visit related to this specific injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right middle finger and the presence of a foreign body.
Verify that there is no mention of damage to the nail plate or nail bed.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for this injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S61.222Laceration w foreign body of r mid finger w/o damage to nail

S61.222A(current)

Crosswalks

883.1ApproxICD-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