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

This code signifies a bruise to the left index finger that does not involve injury to the fingernail or nail bed. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care or a subsequent visit related to this specific injury, rather than the initial assessment.

Apply this code for patients returning for re-evaluation, wound care, or monitoring of a left index finger contusion after the initial encounter. This would include visits for pain management, swelling reduction, or assessment of healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left index finger" and "contusion" without nail involvement.
• The "D" seventh character is crucial for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment.
• Verify laterality (left) and digit (index finger) are clearly documented to support this specific code.