Pnctr w foreign body of r mid finger w damage to nail, init

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the right middle finger, specifically involving the nail and introducing a foreign object into the tissue. The presence of the foreign body distinguishes this from a simple puncture, and the nail damage indicates involvement of the nail plate or bed.

Apply this code when documenting an initial presentation for a patient who has sustained a puncture wound to their right middle finger, where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard, needle) is embedded, and there is visible damage to the fingernail. This is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right middle finger and the presence of a foreign body.
• Verify that nail damage is explicitly noted in the clinical record.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.