Laceration with foreign body, unsp lower leg, init encntr

This code signifies a wound to an unspecified area of the lower leg that involves a tear or cut in the skin and underlying tissues, with the presence of an embedded foreign object. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial active treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a laceration of the lower leg, without further detail on the specific anatomical site (e.g., calf, shin), and explicitly mentions a foreign body embedded within the wound. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the injury is being evaluated and treated.

• Ensure the medical record clearly states "laceration with foreign body" and "lower leg" without more specific anatomical detail.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If the specific location on the lower leg is documented (e.g., calf, shin), a more precise code from the S81.82- series should be used.