Unsp inj extn musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the extensor muscle, fascia, or tendon of the right index finger, occurring anywhere from the wrist to the hand. The nature of the injury itself is not specified, indicating a lack of detailed diagnostic information at the time of coding.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with a right index finger extensor injury, but the specific type of injury (e.g., strain, tear, rupture) is not yet determined or documented. It is used when the injury's exact location within the wrist/hand level is also not precisely specified.

• Always strive for more specific codes if the injury type and location are known.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent care would require a different 7th character.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the right index finger and involvement of extensor structures at the wrist/hand level.