Crushing injury of right little finger, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a severe injury to the right little finger resulting from a compressive force, such as being caught between two objects. The injury involves significant tissue damage, potentially including fractures, nerve damage, or vascular compromise. This specific code is for use after the initial treatment phase, during follow-up care for the injury.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent care of a crushing injury to their right little finger. This includes visits for wound checks, cast changes, physical therapy, or evaluation of healing progress. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial emergency room visit or surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right little finger and confirms the injury mechanism as crushing.
• Verify the encounter is indeed subsequent to the initial treatment; do not use for the initial presentation.
• Always sequence this code after any applicable external cause codes (e.g., W23.0XXA for caught between objects).