Pnctr of abd wall w/o fb, unsp q w/o penet perit cav, subs

This code signifies a puncture wound to the abdominal wall that does not involve a foreign body and does not penetrate the peritoneal cavity. The specific quadrant of the abdomen is not documented, and this encounter represents a follow-up or subsequent visit for the injury.

Apply this code for follow-up care of superficial abdominal wall puncture wounds, such as those from a needle stick or a small, sharp object that did not enter the abdominal cavity. It is appropriate when the initial injury has already been coded and the patient is returning for wound checks, dressing changes, or to monitor healing.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "without foreign body" and "without penetration into peritoneal cavity."
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter; for the initial encounter, use the 'A' seventh character.
• If the quadrant is specified, a more precise code may be available.