Contusion of right middle finger w/o damage to nail, init

This code signifies a bruise to the right middle finger, specifically the soft tissues, without any associated injury to the fingernail or nail bed. It indicates a blunt force trauma resulting in localized pain, swelling, and discoloration. The "initial encounter" designation means this code is used for the first time a patient is seen for this particular injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a new contusion to the right middle finger, where examination confirms no nail damage. This would apply to scenarios such as a finger being jammed in a door, struck by an object, or experiencing a fall onto the hand, provided the injury is limited to a bruise without an open wound or fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right middle finger and explicitly states no nail damage.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent visits would use a different encounter character.
• Do not use if there is an open wound, fracture, or any indication of nail bed injury.