Contusion of unsp finger without damage to nail, init encntr

This code signifies a bruise to any finger where the nail itself is not injured. It indicates a blunt force trauma to the soft tissues of the finger, resulting in pain, swelling, and discoloration, but without an associated nail bed injury or avulsion.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a finger contusion from an initial injury, such as jamming a finger or striking it against an object. It is appropriate when the medical record explicitly states a finger contusion and confirms the nail is intact and undamaged.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "unspecified finger" if a specific digit is not identified.
• Verify that there is no mention of nail damage (e.g., subungual hematoma, avulsion, laceration) to use this code.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.