Laceration w foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail, subs

This code signifies a cut or tear on any finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger, where a foreign object is embedded within the wound. Importantly, the nail of the affected finger remains intact and undamaged. This specific code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care (e.g., wound check, dressing change, removal of sutures) following an initial encounter for a laceration with a foreign body in the ring or little finger, and there was no associated nail bed injury. This code is appropriate for any visit after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a "subsequent encounter" for this injury.
• Verify that the laceration is on a finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger (e.g., ring or little finger).
• Confirm that the medical record explicitly states "without damage to nail" for the affected digit.