Pnctr w foreign body of r rng fngr w/o damage to nail, init

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right ring finger, where an object has entered the tissue and remains embedded. The wound does not involve damage to the fingernail or nail bed. This is an acute injury requiring initial medical attention.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a foreign body embedded in their right ring finger, such as a splinter, thorn, or piece of glass. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the injury is assessed and treatment, such as foreign body removal, is planned or performed.

• Ensure documentation specifies the presence of a foreign body and its location in the right ring finger.
• Verify that the medical record explicitly states "without damage to nail" to differentiate from codes involving nail injury.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.