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

This code signifies an open wound on the left middle finger, characterized by a tear or cut in the skin, but without any embedded foreign material. Crucially, the injury also involves damage to the fingernail or nail bed of that digit. This is designated as the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a laceration to their left middle finger. This includes situations where the nail plate is avulsed, fractured, or the nail bed itself is compromised by the laceration. It is appropriate for injuries requiring initial wound care, repair, or assessment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left middle finger" and confirms the absence of a foreign body.
• Verify that the medical record explicitly mentions damage to the nail or nail bed in conjunction with the laceration.
• This "A" initial encounter suffix is only used for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.