Laceration w/o fb of r little finger w damage to nail, init

This code signifies an open wound on the right little finger, specifically a laceration, where there is no foreign object embedded in the wound. The injury also involves damage to the fingernail or nail bed of the right little finger. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for the first time with a cut on their right little finger that has also affected the nail, and the physician's documentation confirms no foreign body is present. This applies to emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial office visits for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right little finger" and "laceration without foreign body."
• Verify that nail damage is explicitly mentioned in the clinical notes.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury to use the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character.