Injury of digital nerve of right middle finger, subs encntr

This code signifies a documented injury to a digital nerve in the right middle finger. This injury is being addressed during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment of the nerve damage. It indicates the patient is in the healing or recovery phase of the nerve injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to a previously diagnosed injury of a digital nerve in their right middle finger. This includes encounters for wound care, physical therapy, re-evaluation of nerve function, or management of complications arising from the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies the right middle finger and confirms the encounter is not the initial treatment.
• Verify the type of nerve injury (e.g., laceration, crush) if further specificity is available and required by payer.
• Always pair with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.