Oth injuries of left wrist, hand and finger(s), init encntr

This code signifies an injury to the left wrist, hand, or one or more fingers that doesn't fit into more specific categories like fractures, sprains, or dislocations, but is clearly defined by the provider. It covers various non-fracture, non-sprain, non-dislocation injuries such as crush injuries, avulsions, or other specified trauma to these areas. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documentation specifies an injury to the left wrist, hand, or finger(s) that is not a fracture, sprain, or dislocation, but is clearly described (e.g., "left hand crush injury," "left index finger avulsion of nail bed"). This code is appropriate for the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left" for the affected side.
• Verify that the injury is not classifiable to a more specific S60-S68 code.
• Confirm that this is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.