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

This code signifies a bruise to one or more of the smaller toes on the left foot. It indicates that the injury does not involve any damage to the toenail itself, such as a subungual hematoma or avulsion. This is the first time the patient is being seen or treated for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting an initial presentation of a patient with a direct impact injury to their left lesser toe(s), resulting in bruising, swelling, and tenderness, but with an intact toenail. This would be appropriate for injuries like stubbing a toe or dropping a light object on the foot, where the primary concern is soft tissue damage.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the left foot and "lesser" toe(s) (i.e., not the great toe).
• Confirm there is no mention of nail bed injury, avulsion, or subungual hematoma.
• The "A" at the end signifies an initial encounter for this specific injury; use subsequent encounter codes for follow-up care.