Lacerat intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a tear or cut to the deep muscles, connective tissue, or tendons located within a finger other than the thumb, specifically at the wrist or hand level. This injury involves the structures responsible for fine motor control and movement of the digits.

Apply this code for acute injuries such as those sustained from sharp objects, machinery accidents, or significant trauma resulting in a laceration of the intrinsic musculature, fascia, or tendons of the index, middle, ring, or little finger. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "other finger" (i.e., not the thumb) and the injury location at the wrist or hand level.
• Verify the injury is a laceration and not a strain, sprain, or rupture, which would require different codes.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.