Laceration with foreign body of right wrist, subs encntr

This code signifies a laceration on the right wrist that also involves a foreign body, such as glass or a splinter, during a follow-up visit. The wound is open and has penetrated the skin, and the foreign object is still present or was addressed during this encounter.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care related to an initial right wrist laceration with a foreign body. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, foreign body removal (if not done initially), or management of complications arising from the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right wrist" and the presence of a foreign body.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; a different seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.