Strain flexor musc/fasc/tend l mid fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a non-traumatic overstretching or tearing of the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons specifically located in the left middle finger, occurring at the wrist or hand level. It indicates damage to the structures responsible for bending the middle finger, without a complete rupture.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial assessment and treatment of a patient presenting with pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in their left middle finger due to a strain. Common scenarios include injuries sustained during sports, repetitive tasks, or sudden forceful gripping.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left middle finger and the injury is a strain, not a sprain or rupture.
• Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the injury site is at the wrist and hand level as opposed to the forearm or finger tip.