Inj flexor musc/fasc/tend l idx fngr at wrs/hnd lv, subs

This code signifies an injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons of the left index finger, occurring at the wrist or hand level. This injury is not a laceration and is being treated during the recovery phase, after the initial treatment has been provided.

Apply this code for follow-up visits, cast changes, medication adjustments, or physical therapy sessions for a non-laceration injury to the left index finger's flexor structures. It is appropriate when the patient is receiving active treatment for the healing injury, but not for the initial acute care.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left index finger" and the injury location as "wrist and hand level."
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Verify the injury is not a laceration; if it is, a different code would be appropriate.