Laceration w/o fb of l idx fngr w/o damage to nail, init

This code signifies a cut or tear of the skin on the left index finger that does not involve a foreign object embedded in the wound. The laceration is superficial enough that it has not caused damage to the fingernail or nail bed. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a fresh laceration to their left index finger, where examination confirms no foreign body and the nail appears intact. This would apply to scenarios such as a minor cut from a kitchen knife or a paper cut on the left index finger. It is appropriate for the first visit related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left index finger" and "without foreign body."
• Verify that the laceration does not involve the nail or nail bed; otherwise, a different code is needed.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for this injury will require a different seventh character.