Open bite of left great toe w/o damage to nail, subs encntr

This code signifies an open wound on the left great toe, specifically caused by a bite, where the nail itself has not sustained any damage. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this previously diagnosed injury.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent evaluation, wound care, or management of an open bite to their left great toe, and the medical record explicitly states that the nail was not damaged. This includes scenarios like dressing changes, infection checks, or suture removal from the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left great toe" and "without damage to nail."
• 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 bite; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.