Unsp inj flxr musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies an injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons of the right ring finger, occurring anywhere from the wrist to the finger itself. The specific nature of the injury (e.g., strain, tear, rupture) is not documented or is unknown at the time of the initial encounter.

This code is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of a patient presenting with pain, swelling, or functional impairment of the right ring finger, where imaging or physical examination has not yet definitively identified the exact type or extent of the flexor muscle, fascia, or tendon injury. It is used when the documentation indicates an injury to these structures but lacks further specificity.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right ring finger and the wrist/hand level.
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• If the specific nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, sprain, rupture) is known, a more specific code should be used.