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

This diagnosis code signifies a penetrating injury to the right ring finger, specifically a puncture wound that does not involve a retained foreign object. The injury has also resulted in damage to the nail of that finger. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a puncture wound to their right ring finger where the nail has been compromised, and no foreign body is present. Examples include stepping on a nail or being pricked by a sharp object, resulting in a nail injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right ring finger" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• Verify that "damage to nail" is clearly documented, as this differentiates it from other finger puncture codes.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.