Laceration w fb of r idx fngr w damage to nail, init

This code describes a cut or tear on the right index finger that includes a foreign object embedded in the wound and has also caused injury to the fingernail or nail bed. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a laceration on their right index finger, where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard) is present within the wound, and there is visible damage to the nail structure. This applies to emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial physician office visits for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right index finger" and "initial encounter."
• Look for explicit mention of a foreign body and damage to the nail (e.g., avulsion, fracture, or laceration of the nail).
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or if the foreign body has already been removed.