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

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right middle finger, where a foreign object has entered the tissue and remains embedded. The injury does not involve damage to the fingernail or nail bed. This is the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a foreign body embedded in their right middle finger, such as a splinter, thorn, or metal fragment, and the nail is intact. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies the right middle finger and confirms the presence of a foreign body.
• Verify that there is no mention of nail damage (e.g., laceration, avulsion, fracture of the nail plate).
• Confirm this is the initial visit for the injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.