Open bite of right little finger w/o damage to nail, init

This code describes an open wound, specifically a bite, located on the right little finger. It indicates that the nail itself was not damaged during the incident. This injury involves a break in the skin from a bite, but without an associated nail avulsion or fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a bite wound to their right little finger where the nail plate remains intact. It would be used when the wound requires evaluation and treatment, such as cleaning, debridement, or closure.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right little finger" and explicitly states "without damage to nail."
• Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Always code the external cause of the bite (e.g., W54.0XXA for dog bite) in addition to this diagnosis code.