Contusion of unsp middle finger w damage to nail, subs

This code signifies a bruise to an unspecified middle finger that also involves damage to the fingernail. This injury has been previously evaluated and is now being seen for follow-up care, such as wound checks or continued treatment.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a contusion of an unspecified middle finger, and the nail plate or nail bed was also affected by the injury. This applies to situations like a follow-up visit after initial treatment for a crushed finger with nail damage, or for monitoring healing of the nail after a direct impact.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified" middle finger and "subsequent encounter."
• Verify that nail damage (e.g., subungual hematoma, nail avulsion) is explicitly noted in addition to the contusion.
• Do not use for initial encounters; an initial encounter code from the S60.13- series would be appropriate for the first visit.