Lacerat extn musc/fasc/tend r mid finger at forarm lv, subs

Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in the extensor muscle, fascia, or tendon of the right middle finger, specifically located at the forearm level. This injury affects the structures responsible for extending the middle finger.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients receiving active treatment for such an injury, or during the healing phase. It would be used when the patient presents for subsequent care after the initial treatment of the laceration.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the right middle finger and the forearm level for the laceration.
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
Verify that the injury is a laceration and not another type of open wound.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S56.423Lacerat extensor musc/fasc/tend r mid finger at forarm lv

S56.423D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S56Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level S56.0Injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend thumb at forearm level S56.00Unsp injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend thumb at forearm level S56.001Unsp injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend r thm at forarm lv S56.001A