Laceration without foreign body, right knee, init encntr

This code signifies a tear or cut in the skin and underlying soft tissues of the right knee, which does not involve any foreign material embedded in the wound. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a clean laceration to the right knee, such as from a fall or blunt trauma, where no foreign body (e.g., glass, dirt, metal) is present within the wound. This is appropriate for initial wound cleaning, suturing, or other primary care for the injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right knee" and "without foreign body."
• The "A" seventh character indicates the initial encounter for active treatment.
• Do not use this code if a foreign body is present; refer to codes for lacerations with foreign body.