Inj blood vessel of left little finger, subs encntr

This code signifies a documented injury to a blood vessel, other than a laceration, puncture, or contusion, within the left little finger. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific vascular injury after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management, healing assessment, or complications related to an initial, non-laceration/puncture/contusion blood vessel injury of the left little finger. Examples include monitoring a thrombosed vessel, assessing nerve damage secondary to vascular compromise, or managing persistent swelling.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or follow-up.
• Ensure documentation specifies "other specified" injury, ruling out laceration, puncture, or contusion.
• Confirm the injury is definitively located in the left little finger.