Laceration w/o fb of r idx fngr w damage to nail, subs

This code describes a cut or tear on the right index finger that also involves damage to the fingernail, but without any foreign object embedded in the wound. This specific code is used when the patient is returning for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a dressing change, wound check, or re-evaluation of a previously treated laceration of the right index finger with associated nail damage. This applies when the initial injury has already been addressed and the patient is in the healing phase. It would also be appropriate for a patient returning for suture removal from such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right index finger and involvement of the nail.
• Confirm that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Verify there is no mention of a foreign body in the wound; if present, a different code would be required.