Pnctr w/o fb of l mid finger w damage to nail, init

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the left middle finger, specifically a puncture wound, where no foreign object is retained within the tissue. The injury has also caused damage to the fingernail or nail bed. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a puncture wound to their left middle finger, and the physician explicitly notes associated nail damage (e.g., a crack, avulsion, or subungual hematoma due to the puncture). This applies when the wound has been thoroughly irrigated and no foreign body is identified or removed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left middle finger" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• Look for explicit mention of nail damage (e.g., "nail plate disrupted," "subungual hematoma from puncture").
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.