Other superficial bite of left ring finger, subs encntr

This code indicates a superficial bite wound on the left ring finger that is currently under active treatment following the initial encounter. The bite has not penetrated deeply into the skin or underlying tissues.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or antibiotic refills, for a superficial bite to the left ring finger. This presumes the initial treatment has already been rendered and documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left ring finger" and "superficial bite."
• The 7th character "D" signifies a subsequent encounter for active treatment.
• Always code the external cause of the bite (e.g., W54.0XXA for dog bite) in addition to this diagnosis.