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

This diagnosis code signifies a cut or tear on the right middle finger that has also affected the nail, but without any foreign object embedded in the wound. It specifically indicates the initial treatment or evaluation of this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a laceration to their right middle finger, where the nail is visibly damaged (e.g., torn, avulsed, or deeply cut), and no foreign body is present within the wound. This is appropriate for initial wound assessment, cleaning, and repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right middle finger" and "damage to nail."
• Verify the absence of a foreign body; if present, a different code is required.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.