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

This code signifies a penetrating injury to an unspecified finger, caused by a sharp object, that does not involve a foreign body remaining in the wound. The injury is superficial, meaning it does not extend to or damage the fingernail or nail bed. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a simple puncture wound to any finger, where no foreign object is embedded and the nail appears intact. Examples include stepping on a thumbtack or being pricked by a needle, without the object breaking off in the digit.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without foreign body" and "without damage to nail."
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• If the specific finger is known, a more precise code should be selected.