Open bite of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, subs

This code signifies an open wound on one or more of the right lesser toes (any toe other than the big toe) that resulted from a bite. Importantly, there is no associated injury to the toenail itself. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial bite injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment of an open bite wound on their right lesser toe(s) where the nail was not damaged. This includes wound checks, dressing changes, or antibiotic management after the initial encounter. It would not be used for the initial presentation of the injury.

• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial injury.
• Verify the bite is on the right lesser toe(s) and the nail is explicitly documented as undamaged.
• Always sequence this code after any applicable external cause codes (e.g., W54.0XXA for dog bite).