Contusion of left index finger w/o damage to nail, init

Contusion of left index finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a bruise to the left index finger that does not involve injury to the fingernail or nail bed. It indicates soft tissue trauma to the digit, such as from a blunt force impact, without an open wound or fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a closed injury to the left index finger, characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration, where the nail appears intact and undamaged. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the left index finger and explicitly states no nail damage.
Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
Differentiate from contusions with nail damage (S60.01-), open wounds, or fractures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S60.022Contusion of left index finger without damage to nail

S60.022A(current)

Crosswalks

923.3ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S60Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers S60.0Contusion of finger without damage to nail S60.00Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail S60.00XAContusion of unsp finger without damage to nail, init encntr S60.00XD