Unsp superficial injury of right lesser toe(s), init encntr

This code signifies a superficial injury to one or more of the smaller toes on the right foot, where the specific type of injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) is not documented. It indicates that the injury is minor and does not involve deeper tissues like muscle, bone, or tendons. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a superficial injury to their right second, third, fourth, or fifth toe, and the medical record does not specify the exact nature of the injury. Examples include a patient reporting a stubbed toe with no visible laceration or fracture, or a minor impact resulting in pain and swelling without a definitive diagnosis of a specific superficial injury type. It should be used for the first encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "unspecified" or lacks detail regarding the specific superficial injury type.
• Verify the injury is to the right lesser toe(s) and not the great toe or the foot in general.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.