Contusion of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, init

This code signifies a bruise to one or more of the smaller toes on the right foot, excluding the great toe. The injury does not involve any damage to the toenail itself, such as a subungual hematoma or avulsion. It represents the initial assessment and treatment of this specific toe contusion.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a blunt force injury to the right second, third, fourth, or fifth toe, resulting in ecchymosis, swelling, and tenderness, but with an intact toenail. This is appropriate for the first visit related to this particular injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right" and "lesser toe(s)" to differentiate from the great toe or left foot.
• Verify that there is no mention of nail bed injury, avulsion, or subungual hematoma.
• Remember the "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.