Laceration of blood vessel of right little finger, init

This code describes a traumatic injury to the right little finger involving a cut or tear to a blood vessel. It specifically indicates the initial treatment for this type of open wound, which may range from superficial to deep, impacting the vascular supply of the digit.

Assign this code for patients presenting with an acute laceration to the right little finger where documentation confirms damage to a blood vessel, such as active bleeding requiring hemostasis or visible vessel injury. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment, including wound exploration, repair, and closure.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right little finger" and "laceration of blood vessel" to support this specific code.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Always code any associated open wound of the skin (e.g., S61.016A) in addition to this code, as the vessel laceration is a complication of the open wound.