Lac w/o fb of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, subs

This code signifies a cut or tear on one or more of the smaller toes of the right foot that does not involve a foreign object and the toenail remains intact. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of this injury.

Use this code when a patient returns for a dressing change, wound check, or other subsequent care related to a laceration on their right lesser toe(s) that did not involve a foreign body or nail damage. This applies after the initial encounter for the injury has already been coded.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right foot and lesser toe(s) and confirms the absence of a foreign body and nail damage.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care for the injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the laceration; a different seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.