Lacerat flxr musc/fasc/tend r lit fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies a tear or cut involving the flexor muscle, its surrounding fascia, and the tendon of the right little finger. The injury is located specifically at the wrist or hand level, indicating a more proximal involvement of the finger's flexor structures.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters with patients presenting with an acute laceration affecting the flexor apparatus of the right little finger. This includes injuries from sharp objects, machinery, or other trauma resulting in a deep cut to these specific tissues. It should be used for the initial treatment or evaluation of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "laceration" and not just a strain or sprain.
• Verify the injury site is the right little finger and the level is at the wrist or hand.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.