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

This code describes a cut or tear to an unspecified finger that also involves damage to the fingernail, but without any foreign object embedded in the wound. It signifies the initial treatment or evaluation of such an injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with a laceration to a finger where the specific digit (e.g., thumb, index finger) is not documented, and there is associated nail damage. This is appropriate for the first visit for this particular injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "unspecified finger" if a more specific digit is not identified.
• Verify that no foreign body is present in the wound; otherwise, a different code would be necessary.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.