Inj intrns musc/fasc/tend l mid finger at wrs/hnd lv, init

This code signifies an injury to the intrinsic muscles, fascia, or tendons within the left middle finger, specifically at the wrist or hand level. It covers various types of damage beyond a simple strain, sprain, or laceration, affecting the fine motor control structures of the digit. This is an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with new injuries to the left middle finger's intrinsic structures, such as a crush injury, avulsion, or other non-specified trauma to the muscles, fascia, or tendons. This would apply when the injury is at the metacarpal or phalangeal level, not just the fingertip.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the left middle finger and that the injury is at the wrist and hand level, not just the distal phalanx.
• Verify the injury type is "other" and not a more specific diagnosis like a sprain (S63.6-) or open wound (S61.4-).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.