Contusion of right little finger w damage to nail, init

This code signifies a bruise to the right little finger that also involves injury to the fingernail or nail bed. The damage is typically caused by blunt force trauma, leading to discoloration, swelling, and potential subungual hematoma or nail avulsion.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a contusion to their right fifth digit, and the clinical assessment confirms associated nail damage. This is appropriate for injuries such as a crushed fingertip with a bruised nail, or a direct impact causing a subungual hematoma.

• Ensure documentation specifies the right little finger and explicitly mentions nail involvement.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for terms like "crush injury with nail bed damage," "subungual hematoma," or "nail avulsion due to blunt trauma" of the right little finger.