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

This code signifies a bruise to the index finger where the nail itself is not injured. It indicates trauma to the soft tissues of the index finger, such as skin, subcutaneous tissue, or muscle, resulting in pain, swelling, and discoloration.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial assessment and treatment of a patient presenting with a blunt force injury to their index finger, where the nail plate and nail bed are confirmed to be intact. It would be used for injuries like a jammed finger or a finger struck by an object, provided there's no open wound or fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "index finger" and "contusion" or "bruise" without mention of nail damage.
• Verify that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• If there is any associated nail damage (e.g., subungual hematoma, avulsion), a more specific code from the S60.03- or S60.04- series would be required.