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

This code signifies a cut or tear on an unspecified finger that includes a foreign object embedded within the wound. Importantly, the injury does not involve damage to the fingernail or nail bed. This is designated as the initial encounter for this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting to the emergency department or clinic with a fresh laceration on any finger where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard) is visible or suspected, and the nail appears intact. This code is appropriate for the first visit related to this injury, prior to definitive treatment or follow-up care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of a foreign body within the laceration.
• Verify that no specific finger (e.g., thumb, index finger) is documented, otherwise a more specific code is required.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial treatment for this injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.