Puncture wound with foreign body, left thigh, subs encntr

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the left thigh caused by a foreign object, such as a splinter, glass shard, or metal fragment. The wound has broken the skin and entered the underlying tissue, with the foreign body still present.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or removal of the foreign body, after the initial treatment of a puncture wound to the left thigh that involved a foreign object. This indicates that the initial injury has already been addressed, and the current encounter is for ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left thigh" and the presence of a "foreign body."
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care during the healing phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; refer to the "A" seventh character for active treatment.