Pnctr w/o fb of r little finger w damage to nail, subs

This code describes a puncture wound to the right little finger that has impacted the nail, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment. This injury involves a deep, narrow wound caused by a pointed object, and the nail structure itself has sustained damage.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient returns for wound care, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing for a previously treated puncture wound of the right little finger with nail damage. This applies after the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" to justify the 7th character 'D'.
• Verify the absence of a retained foreign body; if present, a different code would be appropriate.
• Confirm the specific finger (right little finger) and the involvement of the nail.