Inj flexor musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies an injury to the flexor muscle, fascia, or tendon of any finger other than the thumb, occurring at the wrist or hand level. It encompasses various types of damage, such as strains, tears, or contusions, affecting the structures responsible for finger flexion.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving patients presenting with acute injuries to the flexor apparatus of the index, middle, ring, or little finger. This includes injuries sustained from trauma, overuse, or sudden forceful movements affecting these specific anatomical structures.

• Ensure the injury is to a flexor structure and not an extensor.
• Verify the affected finger is not the thumb; use a more specific code for thumb injuries.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.