S61.347D
ICD-10-CMPuncture wound with foreign body of left little finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter
This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a puncture wound to their left little finger, where a foreign object remains embedded, and the nail has also been damaged. This indicates ongoing care for the injury after the initial treatment.
Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to the management of a left little finger puncture wound with a retained foreign body and associated nail damage. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, foreign body removal (if not performed initially), or monitoring for complications during the healing phase.
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