Pnctr w/o fb of l rng fngr w/o damage to nail, subs

Puncture wound without foreign body of left ring finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a puncture wound to their left ring finger. The injury did not involve a foreign object and the nail remained intact. This code is used after the initial treatment of the wound.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters such as wound checks, dressing changes, or removal of sutures following an initial puncture wound to the left ring finger. It is appropriate when the wound is healing without complications and no foreign body was present.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" for the left ring finger.
Verify that no foreign body was present in the wound at the time of the initial injury.
Confirm the injury specifically affects the ring finger and not another digit.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S61.235Pnctr w/o foreign body of l rng fngr w/o damage to nail

S61.235D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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