Unspecified superficial injury of right hand, init encntr

This code signifies a non-specific, minor injury affecting the surface layers of the right hand. It encompasses conditions like abrasions, contusions, or minor lacerations where the precise nature of the superficial trauma is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a superficial injury to their right hand, and the medical record lacks specific detail regarding the type of injury (e.g., it's simply documented as "hand injury" or "minor trauma"). This is appropriate for the initial visit for such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "right hand" and that the injury is superficial and unspecified.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific superficial injury code (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) can be identified from the documentation.