Inj extensor musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies an injury to the extensor muscle, fascia, or tendon of the right ring finger, specifically at the wrist or hand level. This injury is not a laceration, rupture, or sprain, but rather another specified type of damage to these tissues. It represents the initial encounter for this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a new injury to the extensor mechanism of their right ring finger, located in the hand or wrist region, that is not classified as a laceration, rupture, or sprain. Examples include contusions, avulsions (other than complete rupture), or other specified trauma to these structures. This code is appropriate for the initial visit where the injury is diagnosed and treatment begins.

• Ensure the injury is to the extensor muscle, fascia, or tendon, not the flexor.
• Verify the injury location is the right ring finger at the wrist or hand level.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.