Laceration w/o fb of r mid finger w damage to nail, subs

Laceration without foreign body of right middle finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a laceration on the right middle finger that has impacted the nail, but does not involve a foreign body. It specifically indicates that the patient is in the healing phase of this injury, receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits related to a previously treated laceration of the right middle finger, where the nail was also damaged and no foreign body was present. This includes scenarios such as wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring for complications during the healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
Verify the injury location is specifically the right middle finger and includes nail damage.
Confirm the absence of a foreign body to differentiate from other laceration codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S61.312Laceration w/o foreign body of r mid finger w damage to nail

S61.312D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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