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

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right middle finger, specifically a puncture wound, where no foreign object remains embedded. The nail plate itself is not damaged by this injury.

Apply this code when documenting an initial patient encounter for a clean puncture wound to the right middle finger, such as from a needle stick or a thorn, where examination confirms no retained foreign body and the nail is intact. This is appropriate for the first time the patient presents for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right middle finger" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Confirm there is no mention of nail damage, as this would necessitate a different code.