Contusion of left lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, subs

Contusion of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a bruise to one or more of the smaller toes on the left foot, specifically indicating that the nail of the affected toe(s) has also sustained injury. This injury is not a fresh occurrence but rather a follow-up encounter for ongoing care related to the initial trauma.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up treatment, evaluation, or management of a left lesser toe contusion where the nail was also damaged. This includes scenarios such as wound care, pain management, or monitoring for healing after the initial injury has been documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" lesser toe(s) and explicitly mentions nail damage.
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; a different seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S90.222Contusion of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail

S90.222D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S90Superficial injury of ankle, foot and toes S90.0Contusion of ankle S90.00Contusion of unspecified ankle S90.00XAContusion of unspecified ankle, initial encounter S90.00XDContusion of unspecified ankle, subsequent encounter