Lacerat flxr musc/fasc/tend l lit fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

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

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration to the flexor apparatus of the left little finger, sustained from an acute injury such as a deep cut from glass or a sharp object. It applies when the wound involves the muscle, fascia, and tendon, and the patient is receiving their first active treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies the left little finger and the wrist/hand level for accurate coding.
• Confirm the injury involves all three specified structures: muscle, fascia, and tendon.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.