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

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right index finger, specifically involving a foreign object embedded within the wound. The injury also includes damage to the fingernail or nail bed of the affected digit. This is designated as the initial encounter for this specific injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a fresh puncture wound to the right index finger where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass, metal shard) is present and the nail is also compromised. This applies to the first time the patient is seen for this particular injury, whether for diagnosis, treatment, or evaluation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right index finger and the presence of a foreign body.
• Confirm that the medical record indicates damage to the nail (e.g., laceration, avulsion, subungual hematoma).
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.