Strain long flexor musc/fasc/tend l thm at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a non-rupture injury to the long flexor muscles, their fascia, and tendons in the left thumb, specifically at the wrist and hand level. This type of injury involves overstretching or tearing of the muscle fibers and associated connective tissue, resulting in pain and impaired thumb function.

This code is appropriate for documenting an acute, initial injury to the long flexor structures of the left thumb. It applies to situations like sudden forceful gripping, repetitive strain activities, or direct trauma causing a strain rather than a complete tear.

• Confirm the injury is a strain and not a sprain, dislocation, or fracture.
• Verify the affected side is the left thumb and the injury location is at the wrist/hand level.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.