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

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right index finger, specifically a puncture wound, where no foreign object remains embedded. The injury has also caused damage to the nail structure of that digit. This is the initial presentation of the injury for treatment.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a puncture wound to their right index finger. This wound must be confirmed to be free of any retained foreign body, and there must be observable damage to the nail of that finger, such as a laceration, avulsion, or crush injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right index finger" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• Verify that nail damage is clearly documented in addition to the puncture wound.
• Confirm this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.