Lac w/o fb of unsp lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, init

This code describes a cut or tear in the skin of an unspecified lesser toe that does not involve a foreign object, does not damage the toenail, and is being treated for the first time. It indicates a superficial injury to one of the smaller toes, excluding the great toe, where the integrity of the nail remains intact.

Use this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with a simple laceration on any toe other than the great toe, where the physician notes no embedded foreign material and confirms the toenail is undamaged. This is appropriate for injuries like a clean cut from a sharp object that doesn't penetrate deeply or involve the nail bed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified lesser toe(s)" if the exact toe (e.g., second, third) is not identified.
• Verify the absence of a foreign body and nail damage; otherwise, a different code is required.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.