Puncture wound w/o foreign body of unsp hand, init encntr

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the hand, where a sharp object has pierced the skin and underlying tissues, but no foreign material remains embedded. The injury is to an unspecified part of the hand, and it is the patient's first presentation for this particular wound.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's initial visit for a puncture wound to the hand, such as from a needle, thorn, or nail, where the provider has confirmed the absence of any retained foreign body. This is appropriate when the specific location on the hand (e.g., finger, palm, back of hand) is not documented or is unknown.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without foreign body" to support this code.
• If the specific digit or area of the hand is known, a more precise code from the S61.43- series should be used.
• Remember the "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for this injury.