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

This code signifies a puncture wound on the right ring finger that has penetrated the skin and contains a foreign object. The injury also involves damage to the fingernail or nail bed. This is the initial encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a fresh puncture wound to their right ring finger, where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, thorn, needle fragment) is still embedded, and there is associated nail damage. This code is appropriate for the first time the patient is seen for this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies the right ring finger and confirms the presence of a foreign body and nail damage.
• Verify this is the initial treatment for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for documentation of the foreign body being removed or attempted removal during this encounter.