Lacerat flxr musc/fasc/tend r lit fngr at wrs/hnd lv, subs

This code signifies a tear or cut involving the flexor muscle, fascia, and tendon of the little finger on the right hand, specifically at the wrist or hand level. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, healing, or complications related to a laceration of the right little finger's flexor structures. This includes visits for wound care, physical therapy, or assessment of healing progress after the initial surgical repair or non-operative management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right little finger and involvement of flexor muscle, fascia, and tendon.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.
• Always pair with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.