Laceration w/o fb of r rng fngr w damage to nail, subs

Laceration without foreign body of right ring finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a laceration on the right ring finger that has also caused damage to the nail, but without any embedded foreign material. It is used when the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to the healing or complications of a right ring finger laceration with nail damage. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, suture removal, or management of delayed healing. Do not use for the initial treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial injury.
Verify the laceration is specifically on the right ring finger and involves nail damage.
Ensure there is no foreign body documented in the wound.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S61.314Laceration w/o foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail

S61.314D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers S61.0Open wound of thumb without damage to nail S61.00Unspecified open wound of thumb without damage to nail S61.001Unspecified open wound of right thumb without damage to nail S61.001A