Puncture wound w/o foreign body of left breast, subs encntr

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the left breast caused by a sharp object, where no foreign material remains embedded in the tissue. It specifically applies to follow-up care for such an injury, after the initial treatment has been rendered.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent visits related to a left breast puncture wound without a foreign body. This includes wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing progress following the initial injury and treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left breast" and "puncture wound without foreign body."
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care for the injury.
• Differentiate from initial encounters (A) or sequela (S) for the same injury.