Pnctr w/o fb of l mid finger w/o damage to nail, init

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the left middle finger, where the wound is caused by a sharp object but no foreign material remains embedded. The injury does not involve damage to the fingernail or surrounding nail structures. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a puncture wound to their left middle finger, such as from a needle, thorn, or splinter that has been removed or did not remain. It is used when the clinician confirms no foreign body is present and the nail apparatus is intact.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left middle finger" and "without foreign body."
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Confirm there is no mention of nail damage (e.g., avulsion, laceration of nail bed).