Superficial foreign body (splinter) of finger(s), without major open wound and without mention of infection

This code describes the presence of a foreign object, such as a splinter, embedded superficially in the skin of one or more fingers. It specifically indicates that there is no significant open wound associated with the foreign body and no signs of infection are documented.

Use this code when a patient presents with a foreign body (e.g., wood, glass, metal fragment) in the finger, and the physician's documentation confirms it is superficial. This code is appropriate when the foreign body is removed without requiring extensive surgical intervention or when it remains in situ without complications.

• Differentiate from codes for open wounds or infections; this code explicitly excludes those conditions.
• Ensure documentation specifies "finger(s)" and "superficial foreign body" without mention of a major open wound or infection.
• Consider an external cause code (E-code) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.