Inj flexor musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, subs

This code signifies an injury to the flexor muscles, fascia, or tendons of any finger other than the thumb, occurring at the wrist or hand level. This injury is not a strain, laceration, or puncture, and the patient is in the healing phase of the injury.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for an unspecified flexor muscle, fascia, or tendon injury of a finger (excluding the thumb) at the wrist or hand. This includes situations like physical therapy, wound care, or medication management during the recovery period.

• Ensure the injury is to a flexor structure and not an extensor.
• Verify the injury location is specifically at the wrist or hand level, not the forearm or digit itself.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the initial injury, indicating active treatment or healing.