Laceration w/o fb of unsp toe w/o damage to nail, subs

This code signifies a cut or tear on an unspecified toe that does not involve a foreign object and where the toenail remains intact. It is used when a patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury after the initial treatment.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to a simple laceration of an unspecified toe, such as during wound re-evaluation, dressing changes, or suture removal. This code is appropriate when the initial treatment has already been rendered and the patient is returning for ongoing management of the healing wound.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" to justify using the 7th character "D".
• Confirm there is no mention of a foreign body or nail damage in the medical record.
• If the specific toe is documented, a more precise code should be selected.