Laceration w/o foreign body of left shoulder, init encntr

This code signifies a tear or cut in the skin and underlying soft tissues of the left shoulder, not caused by an object embedded in the wound. It indicates a clean laceration without any retained foreign material.

Apply this code for initial treatment of an open wound on the left shoulder resulting from a sharp object, such as a knife or glass, where no foreign body is present. This would include scenarios like a simple cut requiring sutures or adhesive closure.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left shoulder" and "without foreign body."
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Distinguish from avulsions, punctures, or open wounds with foreign bodies, which have different codes.