Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend r thm at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies an injury to the long flexor muscle, fascia, or tendon of the right thumb, specifically at the wrist or hand level, that is not otherwise classified as a strain, sprain, laceration, or rupture. It describes a "catch-all" category for other defined injuries to these specific structures.

Use this code when documentation indicates an injury to the right thumb's long flexor muscle, fascia, or tendon at the wrist/hand, and the physician specifies an injury type other than a strain, sprain, laceration, or rupture. Examples might include crush injuries with damage to these tissues, or avulsion injuries not explicitly classified as ruptures. This code is for the initial encounter for this injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "other specified injury" and not a strain, sprain, laceration, or rupture.
• Verify the injury location is precisely the right thumb, at the wrist or hand level.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.