Superficial foreign body, right great toe, initial encounter

This code describes the presence of a foreign object lodged superficially in the skin of the patient's right great toe. This typically involves objects that have not penetrated deeply into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters where a patient presents with a splinter, thorn, or other small object embedded in the outer layers of the skin of their right great toe. It is used when the foreign body is easily visible and accessible for removal.

• Ensure the foreign body is explicitly documented as superficial and located on the right great toe.
• Confirm this is the patient's first presentation for this specific injury.
• Do not use for foreign bodies embedded in deeper tissues or for follow-up care.