Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a traumatic tear or cut through the flexor muscle, its surrounding fascia, and the associated tendon in the ring finger of the left hand. The injury is located specifically within the wrist and hand region, indicating damage to the structures responsible for bending the finger.

Use this code for initial encounters involving patients presenting with an acute laceration affecting the flexor mechanism of the left ring finger. This typically occurs due to sharp trauma, such as a knife cut or machinery accident, resulting in an open wound and functional impairment of the digit.

• Ensure documentation specifies "laceration" and not just a strain or sprain of the flexor structures.
• Verify the laterality (left) and the specific digit (ring finger) are clearly documented.
• Confirm the injury site is at the "wrist and hand level" to differentiate from more distal finger injuries.