Laceration without foreign body of right ear, init encntr

This code describes a clean cut or tear of the skin and underlying tissues of the right ear, where no foreign object is embedded in the wound. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a laceration of the right ear that does not involve a foreign body and the patient is in the initial phase of care. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial physician evaluations, and the first surgical repair of the laceration.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without foreign body" to differentiate from codes for lacerations with foreign bodies.
• Verify laterality (right ear) is clearly documented.
• The "A" seventh character signifies an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent encounters for routine healing or complications will require different seventh characters.