Pnctr w fb of l little finger w/o damage to nail, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a puncture wound to their left little finger, specifically without injury to the nail. The wound still contains a foreign body, indicating that it has not yet been fully resolved or the foreign body removed.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters related to the initial puncture wound, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or preparation for foreign body removal. It would be used when the patient is returning for ongoing management of the injury after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the left little finger and the presence of a foreign body.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the injury.
Verify there is no documented damage to the nail plate or nail bed.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S61.247Pnctr w foreign body of l little finger w/o damage to nail

S61.247D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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