Puncture wound with foreign body of penis, initial encounter

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the penis caused by a sharp object, where a foreign body remains embedded within the tissue. This type of wound involves a breach of the skin and underlying structures, with the foreign material still present at the time of initial medical attention.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a fresh injury to the penis where a foreign object (e.g., splinter, needle, glass shard) has punctured the skin and is still lodged in the tissue. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of a foreign body within the wound.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use for superficial foreign bodies that are easily removed without significant tissue penetration.