Lacerat extn musc/fasc/tend l mid finger at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a tear or cut through the extensor muscle, its surrounding fascia, and the tendon of the left middle finger. The injury is located specifically at the wrist or hand level, indicating damage to the structures responsible for extending the middle finger.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving acute traumatic injuries such as deep cuts, avulsions, or other lacerations affecting the extensor mechanism of the left middle finger. This includes injuries sustained from sharp objects, machinery, or falls that result in a break in the integrity of these tissues.

• Ensure documentation specifies the left middle finger and the wrist/hand level for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the injury involves the extensor muscle, fascia, and tendon, not just superficial skin lacerations.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.