Lacerat extn musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a tear or cut in the extensor muscle, its surrounding fascia, or the extensor tendon specifically affecting the right ring finger. The injury is located at the level of the wrist or hand, not further up the forearm or in the finger itself.

Apply this code for acute injuries such as those sustained from a sharp object (e.g., knife, glass) that result in a laceration to the extensor structures of the right ring finger. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury, including evaluation, repair, or management in an emergency department or outpatient setting.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right ring finger and the injury location as the wrist/hand level.
• Confirm the injury is a laceration (cut/tear) and not a strain, sprain, or rupture without an open wound.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.